Indigenous Health Practitioner — Primary Care & Advocate

Cape York Partnership; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape York Partnership in Cairns regional area is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to provide culturally safe primary health care within your registered scope of practice.

You will work with GPs, nurses and other health professionals to deliver coordinated care, undertake health assessments and health checks, and promote preventative health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Must have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner qualification.
• Current AHPRA registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
• Understanding of culturally safe and responsive health care for Indigenous people.
• Knowledge of primary health care, preventative health, chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain before commencement.
• Current Queensland driver's licence, or ability to meet travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, high-quality primary health care within your approved scope of practice.
• Undertake clinical assessments, observations, health checks and other clinical activities.
• Support prevention, early identification and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Participate in health assessments and individual care planning.
• Provide health education and practical advice to clients and families.
• Undertake screening, immunisation and preventative health activities where qualified.
• Support referrals, appointments, investigations and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and other health team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely, confidential clinical records.
• Advocate for culturally safe and accessible care.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

First Aid CPR

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Job description

Cape York Partnership in Cairns regional area is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to provide culturally safe primary health care within your registered scope of practice.

You will work with GPs, nurses and other health professionals to deliver coordinated care, undertake health assessments and health checks, and promote preventative health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.