Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
7 days ago
About the role
A practitioner at this level is able to work autonomously, understands the health system and organisation and can provide specific care; as well as anticipate and set long term goals for clients and the community. Acquired experience with various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practices/ or have specialisation.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems and providing advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About you
- Demonstrated local cultural knowledge and exercise cultural respect and safety at the individual and family levels and provide cultural awareness training to non-local health staff.
- Demonstrated experience in providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice to individuals and families, including maintaining and developing health service standards.
- Working knowledge of the community and health information systems used in the clinic setting including tele-health and patient care systems, with attention to detail in recording data.
- Ability to work, relate and clearly communicate using diverse styles of communication methods.
- Demonstrated capacity to initiate, develop, maintain and manage service delivery standards and programs to suit a community or a program area
**Mandatory Requirements**:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/ entitlements may apply), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation. Other employment benefits may include:
professional development, salary sacrificing options, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
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