Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Monday to Friday position
- Integral part of the health centre focused on Aboriginal health and wellbeing
- Aboriginal Health registration preferred, or working towards

**About the Role**

The Aboriginal Health Practitioner is to assist with the assessment of the health needs and delivery of health care plans to Aboriginal patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will ensure cross referral to other health professionals and services to ensure a holistic approach to access to health services, respond to medical emergencies and administer medications (Cert IV level) by approved routes, in accordance with legislative requirements under the direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.

**About You**

Passionate about the rehabilitation and reintegration of Aboriginal inmates, you are someone who has cultural awareness including understanding the impact and management of different cultural backgrounds, customs and contemporary issues. You are excited by the challenges of working within a large and complex environment and hold knowledge of trauma informed care principles to drive effective change which provides positive outcomes.
- To be successful in this role, you will have:_
- The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
- Demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal Australians and the impacts these issues have on Aboriginal Australian societies and culture.
- Other desirable attributes:_
- High level personal integrity & ethical behaviour
- Certificate II or higher in Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care with registration with The Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (desirable)
- Experience in primary health care settings and/or rural or remote health care (desirable)
- This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment, which includes national police check and Department of Justice Clearance as an essential selection component for this role._

**About Acacia Prison**

Opening in 2001, Acacia Prison is one of the largest prisons in Australia, accommodating 1,525 male medium-security prisoners. Acacia has a focus on providing prisoners with educational, training and work opportunities that improve their chances of sustainable employment on release into the community. Located in Wooroloo, Western Australia approximately an hours’ drive from Perth our region offers heritage, walking trails, popular attractions, including Kings Canyon within a friendly community town.

**What We Offer**
- Free onsite Car Parking
- Free Lunch time cooked meals provided on site
- Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing for new and used vehicles
- Generous employee referral program
- Enjoy the benefits of career pathway opportunities and training ‘Working in a Correctional Centre’

**Serco and Proud**

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone also has an important role to play from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 60,000+ globally and 16,000+ in Asia Pacific responsible for delivering essential public services in areas including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, facilities management and citizen services.

**Join Us**
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