Remote Aboriginal Health Practitioner - Primary Care Impact

Northern Territory PHN; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

6 weeks annual leave

Study leave up to 10 days per year

Heavily subsidised housing and fuel (水

Salary packaging options

Full support from the health team

Job summary

Sunrise is a community controlled Primary Health Care organisation delivering care to remote communities east of Katherine, NT. This permanent, full-time position delivers primary health care, acute and emergency services in collaboration with doctors, nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers.

Eligible candidates must have AHPRA registration eligibility and Aboriginal health qualifications; the role includes on-call duty, mentoring trainees, and access to substantial leave, housing support, and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) required.
• Certificate III Aboriginal Health Worker – Clinical or higher preferred.
• Eligibility for AHPRA registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care, acute care, and emergency response services.
• Provide triage, first aid, stabilisation, and patient evacuation.
• Administer medications and vaccinations in line with clinical protocols.
• Conduct health checks, screenings, and follow-ups.
• Support chronic disease management and preventative health programs.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and Aboriginal Health Workers.
• Participate in an on-call roster.
• Mentor and support trainees and junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

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

Certificate III Aboriginal Health Worker – Clinical or higher

Eligibility for AHPRA registration

Job description

Sunrise is a community controlled Primary Health Care organisation delivering care to remote communities east of Katherine, NT. This permanent, full-time position delivers primary health care, acute and emergency services in collaboration with doctors, nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers.

Eligible candidates must have AHPRA registration eligibility and Aboriginal health qualifications; the role includes on-call duty, mentoring trainees, and access to substantial leave, housing support, and