Registered Nurse - FIFO from Geraldton - Industry Medical Services

Registered Nurse – FIFO from Geraldton

St John WA is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to support the health and wellbeing of employees living and working at the SKA Observatory (SKAO). SKAO is an international science and engineering project building the world’s largest radio astronomy telescope in Western Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique remote environment, providing primary healthcare, occupational health and emergency response services to the SKAO village workforce.

The Opportunity

You will provide healthcare to employees residing at the village, managing a broad range of primary healthcare presentations while also supporting occupational health, health promotion and emergency response requirements.

Working autonomously, you will use your clinical assessment and decision-making skills to assess, treat and manage diverse presentations, with escalation and referral where required.

Successful applicants will FIFO from Geraldton and work 12-hour shifts on a Monday–Thursday swing roster.

About You

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work confidently and autonomously in a remote environment.
• Experience in primary healthcare, emergency nursing, occupational health, or remote nursing is highly desirable.
• Ability to assess and manage a broad range of acute and non-acute presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary healthcare services to employees residing at the SKAO village.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide appropriate treatment and management for a broad range of presentations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legislative and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, professional and well-equipped medical facility within the SKAO village.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, in emergency or remote settings.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.
• National Police Clearance Certificate.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and site

Desirable Requirements:

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Experience working in a remote or mine site environment.
• Primary healthcare or general practice nursing experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging options.
• Monday–Thursday 12-hour shift swing.
• 2 week shutdown over the Christmas period, giving you Christmas and New Year off.
• Free emergency ambulance cover.
• Free CPR / Provide First Aid / Mental Health First Aid training.
• Opportunities for additional clinical and professional development training.
• Uniform supplied.
• Staff discounts on Health Insurance and a range of consumer products.
• The opportunity to work in a unique and innovative remote environment while providing meaningful healthcare to the SKAO workforce.
• Enjoy the benefits of a FIFO lifestyle with a consistent roster designed to support work-life balance.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional healthcare services, we want to hear from you. Please apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

St John WA are equal opportunity employers, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Join our dynamic healthcare team and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the Rio Tinto workforce in the Pilbara region. Take the next step in your nursing career - apply now!