Indigenous Primary Healthcare Worker Cert III or IV

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 23-02-2025
Category: Healthcare
Edmonton, 

Job Description

Indigenous Primary Healthcare Worker Cert III or IV Balance! Edmonton Family Practice is a progressive, fully accredited, multi-disciplinary, primary health care setting, with modern facilities, fully equipped acute treatment areas and nurses station. Our clinical service offers chronic health management, including structured diabetes clinic, women's and children's services, indigenous health and the full range of general practice treatment. About the role As the Indigenous Primary Healthcare Worker, you will work within our well-established Practice providing primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Edmonton and surrounding communities. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day health care services in the general practice context in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner. Manage clinical standards and legislative requirements in the general practice context as well as effectively coordinating patient services. Conduct health promotion and patient education activities. Conduct Indigenous Health Checks as per the MBS. Develop GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements in collaboration with GPs to coordinate care for patients with chronic and complex care requirements. Provide cultural brokerage between patients and non-Indigenous staff to provide culturally safe and appropriate advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Assist the nursing team with ATSI patients, wound management, immunisations, recalls and other duties as required. About You The successful candidate will be a passionate individual who is dedicated to their profession and in providing the highest quality health care, together with: Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as authorised under section 14d-NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977) Fully registered as ATSI Primary Health Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a high level of practical experience and in-depth knowledge in dealing with Indigenous Community Development issues Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy environment, as part of both a team as well as autonomously Exceptional patient and customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability and experience working in a team environment as well as independently, with minimum supervision Commitment to ethical behaviour and conduct In return, we offer a supportive, friendly team environment as well as a greater work/life balance. All applications to be submitted via SEEK. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 80.00 -  100.00
Posted: 23-02-2025
Category: Healthcare
Edmonton, 

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