Aboriginal Health Practitioner – Primary Care (In Custody)

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network; Junee; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Allocated Days Off (ADOs)

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Training & education

Job summary

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care - PFT - Junee to deliver patient-centred care within the correctional health context.

The role focuses on culturally safe, holistic care, and prevention/management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support transitions from custody back into the community.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care. Aboriginal Health Workers willing to obtain Cert IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) will be supported to transition to an Aboriginal Health Practitioner position upon completion and registration with AHPRA.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• As an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care, you will work as a key member of our multidisciplinary health centre team to provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and apply key strategies for face-to-face patient care.
• There is a focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients and supporting them on their journey throughout custody back into community, particularly those with chronic or complex health conditions.
• You will work collaboratively with nursing staff, Integrated Care Service, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other relevant health and community groups to ensure the delivery of seamless, timely and effective health care to Aboriginal clients.

Skills

Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Aboriginal Health Worker

AHPRA Registration

Driving License NSW

Travel Availability

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Job description

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner, Primary Care - PFT - Junee to deliver patient-centred care within the correctional health context.

The role focuses on culturally safe, holistic care, and prevention/management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support transitions from custody back into the community.