Murray Island Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) is located on Murray Island (also known as Mer Island) in the Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia. The PHCC provides essential primary health care services to the local community, focusing on general medical care, preventive health, and maternal and child health services.
The facility is designed to handle outpatient care and basic inpatient needs but typically has a small number of beds, usually fewer than 10. Its primary role is to offer accessible, culturally appropriate healthcare to residents of Murray Island and surrounding areas.
Fun Facts
1. Indigenous Heritage: Murray Island, or Mer Island, is known for its rich Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions. The island is an important cultural hub with a strong connection to traditional practices
Qualifications:
* Registered Nurse (RN) with current AHPRA registration
* Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK)
* ALS Certification
* Neonatal ALS
* Sexual Health
* Child & maternal
* Immunisation
* MEC/TNCC/REC; RAN or RIPRN
* Rural and Remote experience
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to nursing@jpsrecruit.com.au