Aboriginal Primary Care Practitioner — Maternity Leave Cover

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Salary packaging benefits

Allocated Days Off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner for Primary Care in Bathurst on a temporary full-time basis (maternity leave cover). The role focuses on delivering culturally safe health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a multidisciplinary team at Bathurst Correctional Centre.

Qualified Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Health Worker with relevant certificates and AHPRA registration is required.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Practitioner: Holds a Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) and is registered with AHPRA.
• Aboriginal Health Worker: Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care; transition to Practitioner possible after registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, holistic, and culturally sensitive health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and health teams to deliver timely health care.
• Focus on prevention and management of chronic disease for Aboriginal clients, including those transitioning from custody back into the community.

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 for Primary Care in Bathurst on a temporary full-time basis (maternity leave cover). The role focuses on delivering culturally safe health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a multidisciplinary team at Bathurst Correctional Centre.

Qualified Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Health Worker with relevant certificates and AHPRA registration is required.