First Nations Health Worker – Community Care (Part-Time)

Yeppoon Family Practice; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Trusted local practice

Patient-centred care

Culturally respectful environment

3 days per week hours

Professional development

Collaborative care

Local impact

Job summary

Yeppoon Family Practice is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Practitioner to join our community-focused team on a part-time basis. You will build trusted relationships with First Nations patients, support access to primary healthcare and contribute to culturally respectful care across the Capricorn Coast.

You will work 3 days per week alongside GPs, Nurses and Admin staff, with onboarding and ongoing professional development to strengthen chronic disease

Qualifications

• Certificate II/III or higher qualification in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Genuine commitment to patient-centred and culturally respectful healthcare
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with patients and families
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confidence using computers and clinical software
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards

Responsibilities

• Support First Nations patients to access and navigate primary healthcare
• Build strong, respectful and trusting relationships with patients and families
• Support patients with chronic disease management and preventative healthcare
• Assist with health assessments and ongoing care planning
• Support the delivery and coordination of care plans and chronic disease management
• Provide patient education, health promotion and lifestyle support
• Support patients to understand and engage with their healthcare plans
• Liaise with GPs, Nurses, allied health providers and external services to support coordinated care
• Identify barriers to healthcare access and help patients navigate services
• Support follow-up, recalls and continuity of care
• Assist with referrals and connection to relevant community and health services
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
• Contribute to culturally respectful and accessible healthcare for First Nations patients

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Certificate II/III or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Job description

Yeppoon Family Practice is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Practitioner to join our community-focused team on a part-time basis. You will build trusted relationships with First Nations patients, support access to primary healthcare and contribute to culturally respectful care across the Capricorn Coast.

You will work 3 days per week alongside GPs, Nurses and Admin staff, with onboarding and ongoing professional development to strengthen chronic disease