Registered Nurse

Join the Kalwun Team - Make a Real Impact in Community!

Kalwun Development Corporation Ltd, a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation, is calling on passionate changemakers to join our Health and Wellbeing Team.

Whether you’re delivering frontline services, supporting our community behind the scenes, or helping to strengthen cultural connections, your work will make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across South East Queensland. Kalwun offers a wide range of programs across health, community, and family services, all grounded in culture, care, and connection.

About the role
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  The successful candidate will provide high quality health services including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care. We have two full time positions avaiable:

• Registered Nurse - Coomera Clinic
• Registered Nurse - Miami Clinic - Community Connected Pathways program

What you'll be doing

• Provide quality nursing practice within an Aboriginal primary health care model of service by assisting the medical/primary health care team and effectively coordinate own and team’s workload to achieve results
• Make a positive contribution to illness prevention and promotion of health through chronic disease management, health screening, health assessments, recalls and patient education
• Understanding of the principles of primary health care and the ability to work with a multi disciplinary team
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal to ensure quality medical documentation
• Demonstrated clinic experience and the ability to implement and support a comprehensive model of chronic disease with a view to achieve better outcomes for clients
• Operate within clinical policy and procedures at all times.

About You

You’re someone who:

• Builds strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Brings experience in community nursing
• Is passionate about making a positive impact and supporting others with heart and purpose

Essential selection criteria

1. Current AHPRA registration
2. Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse
3. Phlebotomy experience 
4. Previous experience working with culturally diverse people
5. Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes
6. Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
7. Demonstrated computer literacy including proficient keyboard and data entry skills
8. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
9. Current Qld C class drivers licence.

Requirements

• AHPRA registration
• National police check
• Current drivers' license.

What we offer 
Kalwun values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Our Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $95,000 per annum plus super
• Salary sacrifice of $15,900 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay, plus meal and entertainment expenses of $2,650
• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• 5 weeks annual leave + extra paid personal leave
• A workplace where mob lead the way.

​​​​​​Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Together, let’s build stronger futures for our kids, our families, and our communities.