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Form of work Several full-time Nursing positions available in Innisfail and the surrounding regions
Organisation Information:
This organisation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. They provide culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in Innisfail and the surrounding areas. The service provides a multi-disciplinary approach with linkages to specialists and allied health providers to deliver preventative and ongoing holistic health care, health promotion and education, safety and wellbeing support.
This organisation is part of a larger network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Controlled Health Services throughout Queensland and Australia.
Position Description:
Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards clients and staff
Develop and maintain effective relationships with other Aboriginal medical services in the region, key external stakeholders and service providers
Attend meetings, internal and external training to further develop and maintain skills, as required
Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients to achieve a strong team philosophy within the organisation
Work collaboratively to exceed client expectations
Maintain infection control standards
Participate in community events (weekends and after hours) when required
Support health promotion programs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of group activities
Contribute as required to maintenance of AGPAL and ISO:9001 accreditation status and reaccreditation process, where required
Undertake the responsibilities of the position adhering:
Equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation and requirements
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and requirements
Legal requirements
Confidentiality agreement and client confidentiality
Code of conduct
Scope of practice
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Nursing (The Registered Nurse must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and continual maintenance of such registration)
Immunisation Endorsement, or prepared to obtain an immunisation endorsement
Minimum of 12 months post-graduation experience within a hospital or a primary health care
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service and the concept of Comprehensive Primary Health Care
Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity towards the social, economic and cultural factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health
Experience working within a cross-cultural environment
Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
High level skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising own work to achieve specific task Apply Now
