Impactful Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

ADOs for full-time work

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness passport

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker for Primary Care in Broken Hill. You will provide holistic, culturally appropriate health services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients within the correctional setting.

The role emphasises prevention of chronic disease and transitions of clients back into the community, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care and strong community connections.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Health Practitioner with AHPR AHPRA registration.
• Aboriginal Health Worker with a qualifying Certificate III or working toward IV.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, holistic, culturally sensitive health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Focus on prevention and management of chronic disease during custody and transition back to community.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, Integrated Care Service, health professionals and community groups to deliver timely care.

Skills

Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Aboriginal Health Worker

Driver eligible

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) & AHPRA registration

Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care

Job description

NSW Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network is seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Worker for Primary Care in Broken Hill. You will provide holistic, culturally appropriate health services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients within the correctional setting.

The role emphasises prevention of chronic disease and transitions of clients back into the community, working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care and strong community connections.