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Delivery of health care services in Central Australia and Alice Springs is a unique and exciting challenge.
In your work you will have the privilege of working with a diverse group of patients with a range of conditions and needs, including physical, psychological, emotional and cultural.
We provide a range of services not normally seen in a hospital of our , yet are essential for the diverse and scattered communities we serve.
Alice Springs is rich in history, culture, and opportunity. Its desert landscape is beautiful. You will enjoy many unique experiences both professionally and personally and we want to help you maximise your opportunities.
The population of Alice Springs is just under 25,000, the town is nestled at the foothills of the MacDonnell ranges. The population is made up of many ethnic groups, the largest being European and Aboriginal. The town and its suburbs are relatively compact, and many employees ride their bicycles or walk to work. Our staff members enjoy participating in a huge range of sport!
Clear blue skies are the norm in Alice Springs! When it does rain in Central Australia, the effects can be spectacular; quickly filling normally dry river beds and streaming down Uluru, "the Rock."
Living in the Alice offers ample opportunity to take in the unique sights of Central Australia and participate in an easygoing lifestyle.
After work, Alice Springs offers both entertainment and leisure opportunities similar to those found in most cities, yet with a lifestyle that is relaxed and peaceful if you wish to take it easy. The opportunity is yours
For more information on Central Australia, please visit the following websites:
Criminal History Checks
This is now a requirement for all new RNs working at ASH. Due to the urgency of this strategy, we will offer a Conditional Employment Contract that states that the contract may be terminated after a 28 day period if:
- The employee fails to produce a criminal history check or
- A relevant criminal record is disclosed from the criminal history check
In these circumstances the applicant must provide a Statutory Declaration stating they have "no relevant pending charges, convictions or acquittals for offences."
Teaching Hospital
Alice Springs Hospital is a Special Teaching Hospital for Flinders University, Charles Darwin University, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales and the University of South Australia.
It is the campus for Flinders University NT Clinical School for final year GEMP medical students. It also has a strong relationship with the Menzies School of Health Research and more recently, the Baker Heart Research Instutute.
Wards and Services
Surgical Unit
This 30-bed unit manages all major surgical specialties. Visiting specialists include Urology, Plastics and Vascular. Admissions to the unit include trauma cases and elective surgery.
Day Procedure Unit
This unit has 12 chairs for use morning and afternoon. Along with elective surgery procedures and minor operations the unit caters for endoscopy, chemotherapy and medical procedures.
Intensive Care Unit
This unit has 6 ICU and 4 HDU beds. It caters for all age groups from children through to adults and covers all patients with increased activity needing specialist care. It is a Level Two nationally accredited ICU/HDU. Most patients are aged 25 - 50 years and many come from communities +500 km from Alice Springs. Our modern unit is well equipped: including Servo 300 and Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, Respironics BIPAP Vision and Prisma/Prismaflex CRRT Machines.
This opportunity will give you a unique experience of critical care nursing in the Outback. In return your skills and knowledge will be greatly appreciated by the patients, their families and colleagues in the unit.
For further information, contact CNM ICU on (08) 8951 7696.
Operating Theatres
The operating suite has three theatres operating five days per week, with an emergency theatre open on weekends. Staff cover oncall on a rotating basis.
Children's Ward
This 40 bed ward has Paediatric Outreach and Outpatient Services.
The Paediatric Unit comprises an effective multidisciplinary team of nurses, medical officers and ancillary staff.
This team has demonstrated improved health outcomes for children in Central Australia. You are invited to be part of the continuing work in this speciality where there is great need and also great potential for making a difference.
Maternity Unit
This 16 bed unit offers full maternity care which includes antenatal care, deliveries and postnatal care. The maternity unit has Baby Friendly accreditation.
Aboriginal Health Workers fulfil an important cross-cultural role.
A Registered Midwife Graduate program has been operating since 2001, facilitated by the Maternal & Infant Health Educator.
Special Care Nursery
This high level 2B classified Special Care Nursery is an 8 bed unit with the capacity to expand to 17 cots. There is one area dedicated to Level 3 ventilated neonates. The nursery is modern with exceptionally up-to-date equipment. Nursing staff are encouraged to have or work towards neonatal intensive care competency.
Outpatient & Specialist Clinics
These clinics cover the full spectrum of general and specialist services Monday through Friday. Hospital employed specialists and visiting medical officers provide a broad range of specialist services to Central Australia.
Medical Ward
The incidence of chronic diseases in Central Australia is six to 20 times the national average and the admissions to the Medical Ward reflect that.
The Medical Ward is a 45 bed general medical ward. Conditions managed within the unit include general medicine, negative pressure facility and two palliative care rooms.
Renal Ward
The Renal Ward has 14 beds and 8 acute care dialysis ports for renal patients. This recently refurbished and commissioned ward provides cohorted care for renal patients. A multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, renal nurses, and allied health ensure high quality care is provided to our patients.
Emergency Department
The department is the main receiving unit for Central Australia and averages 33,000 episodes of service per year, with around a third of these being admitted to the hospital. There are plans for a new Emergency Department scheduled for 2009-2010. The Emergency Department supports a critical care medical retrieval team for community evacuations and inter-hospital transfers.
Renal Services
This unit is co-located at the Flynn Drive Community Health Centre, approximately 6 kilometres from the hospital campus. Renal Services includes Outreach, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Renal Transplant Services. The Haemodialysis Unit has the capacity to accommodate more than 100 clients and uses the Fresenius machines. A renal physician and renal registrar are located on site. The Renal Unit has recenlty been refurbished and now provides outpatient services to renal clients at the unit. This 24 port unit also provides training centres for those patients who are intending to undertake renal dialysis in their own communities. The breath of experience in renal services will clearly provide any interest person close and intimate experience in renal services.
Allied Health
The hosptial provides a broad range of allied health services, from rehabilitation to acute physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. In addition, a small team of dietitians ensure those patients requiring special diets are catered for and have developed a food policy supporting the meals provided by the hospital kitchen. Social Workers are an important part of the hospital and are provided to all inpatient clincial areas. More recently a domestic violence social worker works with the Emergency Department to ensure safe discharge for those patients at risk of ongoing domestic violence.