Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Primary Care

NACCHO; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Study leave

Employee Assistance Program

12 days of personal leave per year

NAIDOC Day holiday

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to provide primary health care for Aboriginal individuals, families and community groups. The role focuses on arranging and coordinating care plans in partnership with GPs and other clinicians.

Essentials include Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander eligibility and current AHPRA registration. This is a maximum term contract for 1 year, with possible extension/permanency, in WA.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander eligibility per Equal Opportunity Act.
• Current Registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Health.
• Knowledge of current health issues affecting Aboriginal Health.
• Understanding of public health principles, health education and disease prevention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Holistic approach to health service provision.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Confidentiality and security of records and information.
• Knowledge of OH&S and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Use the Communicare database to check recalls for clients and perform data entry as required.
• Work with clients to address needs and reasonable expectations.
• Provide screening and other procedures as indicated by GPs.
• Carry out tests to develop chronic disease care plans.
• Encourage chronic disease patients to participate in care planning.
• Support and coordinate appropriate management plans.
• Ensure client access to other organisations and advocate for clients.
• Provide disease prevention and education to clients and carers.
• Assist families to access health and social services in the community.
• Identify own training and development needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Public health knowledge

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Health

Job description

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation seeks an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to provide primary health care for Aboriginal individuals, families and community groups. The role focuses on arranging and coordinating care plans in partnership with GPs and other clinicians.

Essentials include Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander eligibility and current AHPRA registration. This is a maximum term contract for 1 year, with possible extension/permanency, in WA.