At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide holistic healthcare and support to Aboriginal families in a community-focused role.
- Company: AWAHS, a progressive organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to care, connection, and cultural respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal communities while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: AHPRA Registered Nurse with community practice experience and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 48 - 48 $ per hour.
Full-time | 12-month contract (potential to extend) Albury & Wodonga $48 per hour + super + salary packaging
At AWAHS, healthcare is more than treatment, it’s about connection, culture and community. Every day, the team works alongside Aboriginal people and families to improve health outcomes, close the gap and support stronger futures. AWAHS has a proud reputation for delivering holistic healthcare to our community on the Border for many years.
You will be involved in a variety of family medicine including triage, health assessments, chronic disease care, preventative care and supporting patients through their healthcare journey. Working alongside GPs, nurses and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in care planning, referrals, procedures, wound care and health promotion. This is a role where your clinical skills meet purpose. Where care goes beyond symptoms, and you play a key part in supporting whole-of-person wellbeing, mind, body and spirit.
The Role
- Be the first point of support for clients, coordinating urgent GP appointments and managing waitlists with empathy and professionalism.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, allied health and external providers to ensure clients receive seamless, quality care.
- Provide hands-on nursing support including wound care, diagnostic procedures, chronic disease management and health assessments.
- Assist with medication management and initial emergency presentations.
- Support health promotion and preventative programs across all ages, from children to Elders.
What We Are Looking For
- An AHPRA Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years community practice experience with strong clinical experience.
- Skilled in wound management, chronic disease care and health assessments.
- Experienced and confident in diagnostic procedures and minor interventions.
- Accredited Nurse Immuniser (or prepared to obtain).
- Passionate about health promotion, prevention and community wellbeing.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment where collaboration matters.
- Strong interpersonal skills, integrity and excellent time management.
- Understanding of health issues impacting Aboriginal people.
- A current Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence.
- A willingness to obtain a satisfactory Police Check.
Why You Will Love Working With AWAHS
- Meaningful work: Make a genuine difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities.
- Attractive benefits: Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, plus superannuation.
- Supportive team: Inclusive culture, professional development, supervision and EAP access.
- Career growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career through training and internal opportunities.
- Progressive organisation: Contribute to an expanding service with a new health precinct underway in Wodonga.
This is more than a nursing role, it is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful, surrounded by a team that values care, connection and culture. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Practice Nurse employer: Sawyer Sourcing
As a prominent community services organisation based in Wangaratta, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that champions a values-led culture and collaborative leadership. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our unique benefits, such as paid exercise breaks and health reimbursements, alongside ongoing professional development opportunities that empower our team members to grow and thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions.
