Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in Indigenous health and well-being? Are you committed to culturally sensitive and holistic healthcare practices? If so, we invite you to become part of our dedicated team as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
The Company
iAgeHealth is an innovative solution developed by Clinicians in Aged Care, who recognised rural communities fail to have adequate access to multidisciplinary clinical care in a timely manner. Our platform has been designed to harness the latest technological advances and tools to improve access to such crucial health services for older Australians living in regional, rural and remote communities.
With diagnostic tools offering live data to clinicians, this role enables you to provide professional care advice from anywhere, at any time. Our Clinicians and Allied Health professionals work on rotating rosters to support a 24/7 service model. Due to the demand of iAgeHealth, our team is expanding, and we are welcoming new professionals to be a part of the solution elderly residents need in our rural communities.
About the Role
Reporting to the iAgeHealth Manager you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services to Indigenous individuals and communities. Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, you will provide culturally sensitive care, health education, and advocacy to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
About You:
Essential

• Certificate III or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent.
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or eligible to obtain.

• Effective communication methods within an Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Health Practice Context.
• Demonstrated cultural knowledge and exercise cultural respect and safety at the individual and families’ levels.
• Ability to write clear and precise English appropriate to resident’s needs.
• Mature outlook with the ability to relate and converse with older people.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to establish priorities and plan work.
• Commitment to embrace, model and work within the core values of McLean Care Ltd
• Excellent computer literacy
• Current Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Experience in an aged care setting
• Understanding of Aged Care and associated Legislation
• Understanding of AN-ACC Care Minute requirements
• Experience in supervising and leading staff
• Basic Life Support accreditation

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay rate + super + employee perks
• Salary packaging (up to $18,900 net) to increase your take home pay
• Access to Blue Light Card (Retail Discounts)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Influenza Program
• Access to Scholarship Programs & Professional Development
• See our website for more information on the benefits McLean Care employees have access to Rewards & Benefits for our people | McLean Care

McLean Care is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes the right to feel safe, be valued and heard. Creating a culture that celebrates the diverse voices of our people which connects us closer to our residents, clients and the communities we serve, because we believe change starts with us.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, be willing to undertake a criminal record check and NDIS Check in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1997.