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Form of workA medical service in Broome have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Aboriginal Health Worker or Aboriginal Health Practitioner to join their close-knit team on a full time basis.
About us:
- An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service which has been caring for the Broome community for more than 40 years
- Commencing in 1978, this medical service was the first remote Aboriginal Medical Service in Western Australia
- Is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members
- Provides comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care services to Aboriginal people living in Broome
- This position is an incredibly rare opportunity to join a well-established and supported Aboriginal Medical Service within a pivotal role
- An organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience
- Healthy People – Strong Communities – Bright Futures
- Our Values
- Respect: Treat one another and others with respect.
- Integrity: Be truthful, honest and ethical in our dealing with one another and others.
- Accountability: Take responsibility for what we do and the decisions we make.
About the role:
- Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP) are responsible for delivering safe, high quality clinical services, patient care, health promotion and education as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The AHP works within the clinical team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally valid primary health care services
- Working closely with patients, their families and carers, this is a role where you will witness the direct positive impact you're making in the community, as part of a close-knit team
- Provide day to day health service activities within the context of the medical service's model of care in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner
- Provide education for clients and families on the roles of various providers involved in their care
- Conduct opportunistic and scheduled 715 health assessments, immunisations and treatment of clients within own scope of practice and delegation of clinical authority
- Triage and support Aboriginal clients through clinical services and actively participate in, and/or facilitate aspects of care as appropriate
- Support clients and families with information, resources and advice in response to specific requests and/or identified need
- Identify opportunities or individual, family and community education to build knowledge about wellbeing including healthy life choice, risk factors, chronic conditions, and the breadth and availability of health care and related services
Experience & qualifications:
- A person who is reliable, having a caring and compassionate personality, are flexible and willing to work with a wide range of people
- National Police Check
- Working With Children check
- Hold current National Registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
- Pre- employment medical assessment
- Hold and maintain a current Australian issued Driver’s Licence.
- Proof of covid-19 vaccination
- Is of Aboriginal decent; self identifies and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the local community
What's on offer:
- Staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for
- Highly attractive base salary of $74,129 to $79,950, plus super
- You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay
- Enjoy 5 weeks leave per year, giving you time to explore the magnificent sights of the Kimberley region!
- Broome
- Derby
- Fitzroy Crossing
- Kununurra
- Bidyadanga
