AddressUnder s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to Lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategic and operational planning improvement initiatives across the service as they relate to Metro North Health strategies and state and national plans related to improving mental health and alcohol and other drugs health outcomes and social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) – Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 10 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
- Facilitate practice of self and others in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
- Undertake, and participate in ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
- Provide high level cultural leadership, guidance and advice on the operational performance, priorities and change management issues as they relate to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and alcohol and other drugs health outcomes and social and emotional wellbeing.
- Contribute to the analysis and development of sustainable solutions to resolve large-scale complex clinical service or work-flow problems specifically related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through recognised expertise, high level interpretation of existing health service systems, professional standards and other pertinent external considerations.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: MH571839 Close date: Thursday 27th June 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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