Advanced Allied Health Assistant- First Nations

Queensland Health; Gatton; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible work options

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

West Moreton Health at Gatton Hospital is seeking an Advanced Allied Health Assistant to support a diverse allied health team in rehabilitation and patient care. The role involves assisting with delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks across inpatient and outpatient services under supervision.

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced clinical task skills, computer literacy, strong communication, and the ability to supervise other Clinical Assistants in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced delegated clinical tasks across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong computer literacy with medical terminology.
• Clear communicator who takes direction and shows initiative.
• Ability to supervise other Clinical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a multidisciplinary allied health team at Gatton Hospital.
• Assist with delegated clinical and non-clinical duties for rehabilitation and patient care.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology and other teams.
• Support both inpatient and outpatient services under supervision.

Skills

Advanced clinical tasks

Computer literacy

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

Advanced Allied Health Assistant- First Nations

Start a new journey with West Moreton Health at Gatton Hospital!

• Provide support to a multidisciplinary allied health team at Gatton Hospital, assisting with delegated clinical and non-clinical duties across inpatient and outpatient services. Work under supervision to support rehabilitation, treatment programs, and patient care, collaborating with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Psychology, and Dietetics teams.
• Step into a flexible full-time or part-time opportunity for up to two years and make a real impact!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced skills in undertaking a range of delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks for patients with broader range of presenting conditions/co-morbidities and complex care needs.
• Sound knowledge in computer literacy, medical conditions, and terminology.
• Strong and open communicator who is willing to take directions and demonstrates initiative in a complex work environment.
• Uses well-developed communication skills and interpersonal skills to understand patient's needs while ensuring service level expectations are met to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Ability to supervise and liaise with other Clinical Assistants effectively.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Please see the attached role description details about the position and a full list of the mandatory requirements.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.