AddressAbout ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au
About the role
As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Clinic Nurse is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of ATSICHS vision and goals within their own scope. They will conduct frontline nursing duties as per the IUIH Model of Care. It is the role of the Clinic Nurse to contribute, where possible, to ATSICHS comprehensive health support services to clients with the aim to achieve improved health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Clinic Nurse will provide education to ATSICHS clients with regards to their care and promote opportunities for improved health outcomes. They will also, support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family. Staff will actively participate in team activities and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
Duties
- Provide quality nursing practice within an Aboriginal primary health care model of service by assisting the medical/primary health care team and effectively planned coordinate own and team’s workload to achieve results.
- Understanding of the principles of primary health care and the ability to work with a wide variety of professionals and the public.
- Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal to ensure quality medical documentation.
- Demonstrated clinic experience and the ability to implement and support a comprehensive model of chronic disease care with a view to achieve better outcomes for clients.
- Operate within clinical policy and procedures at all times.
Culture
Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Health Care team that will help you grow personally and professionally.
Benefits
- Base salary $70,000 to $87,000 plus superannuation (depending on qualifications and experience) and access to salary packaging.
- Directly contribute to bettering the health of our mob.
- Rewarding career.
- Great opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
COVID-19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged.
Required
- Bachelor degree in nursing or higher.
- Full un-restricted AHPRA registration.
- Previous demonstrable experience in relevant nursing field.
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
- Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
- Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
- Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply
- Disability Worker Screening Card (Yellow Card) or be eligible to apply
- Current National Police Check
Preferred
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a primary health setting.
- Previous experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Immunisation endorsement and experience
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary health team.
- Previous experience in chronic disease management.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful Applicants will be contacted.
