Aboriginal Health Practitioner â Clinical Stream â Aboriginal Identified
Aboriginal Health Practitioner â Clinical Stream â Aboriginal Identified
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Job Description
Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.
Our main services are in Wellington Dubbo Moree Western Sydney Penrith Nepean and Blue Mountains and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.
About The Position
Location: Wellington NSW
We are currently looking Aboriginal Health Practitioners to join our Wellington Clinic Teams. The AHP directs patient contact and provides a full range of primary care support services under the supervision of the General Practitioners and clinic staff in a way that fully supports a high standard of quality care.
Key Duties
- Liaise with clients clinic staff and external health services to support care coordination and referrals
- Assist in delivering culturally appropriate health education and promotion activities
- Monitor and report on Aboriginal health needs and support the implementation of public health programs
- Support GPs and clinic staff with health care planning and primary care tasks
- Collect and manage health data to improve service delivery and outcomes
- Build strong community relationships and promote healthy lifestyles
- Ensure effective communication and continuous improvement across health services
- Engage clients in screenings tests and follow-up care as needed.
Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:
- A Certificate of Aboriginality
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
- Previous Experience in Aboriginal Health is Highly Preferable
- Understanding and knowledge of specialist medical allied health and support services locally
- Excellent communication time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
- Australian Drivers Licence
- Working With Children Check
- Proof of COVID vaccination
- National Criminal Record Check
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
- Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation
For any inquiries please feel free to contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
