Aboriginal Health Practitioner

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited Full time

**Introduction**:
About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way - supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

**Description**:
About the role

Aboriginal Health Practitioner may perform a broad range of tasks including.

Duties
- Explain procedures and treatment to clients to gain cooperation and understanding, and allow clients to make informed decisions about their health management.
- Contribute to the effective management of patient care plan systems, including participating in patient care conferences, managing patient follow-up procedure.
- Identify care needs and document patient consultation in patient's medical file.
- Assist Doctors and other health professionals with communication, treatment and any advice relevant to a client's treatment.
- Assist in the provision of high quality emergency care that at times is independent but with support from other health professionals.

Culture

You will be a part of unique and supportive culture where every team member is treated and valued as an individual.

**Benefits**:

- Starting Salary of $70,941 per annum (depending on qualification and experience).
- 11% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
- Permanent full time position.
- Supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.

**Skills and Experiences**:
COVID - 19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing evidence of up-to-date COVID vaccinations.

**Essential**:
Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Clinical Practice) or higher.
Previous demonstrable experience in relevant Aboriginal Health Worker field.
Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
Medicare Provider Number as a Aboriginal health Practitioner (non-restricted).
Full un-restricted AHPRA Registration.
Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply

**Desirable, but not mandatory**:
Minimum two (2) years experience in a Primary Health setting.
Previous experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Previous experience in a multidisciplinary health team.
Previous experience in chronic disease management.

How to apply

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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