Senior Health Worker (Identified) - Connecting Care To Country , Queensland Health

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Would you like to join the Metro North Health team and contribute towards achieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification HW6
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/PCH537465
Closing date 22-Jan-2024
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent full time
Contact person Jarod Fuller
Contact details (07) 3139 6734
Access the
Under 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
A practitioner at this level is able to work autonomously, understands the health system and organisation and can provide specific care; as well as anticipate and set long term goals for clients and the community. Acquired experience with various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practices/ or have specialisation.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities including delivering specific health care programs, assessing and treating clients, maintaining health care systems and providing advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This role is classified in accordance with an interim structure provided by the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No. 1) 2019 (EB1). Roles covered by EB1 will be subject to a broad review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce. Whilst this review could result in changes to terminology such as role title, description and classification and remuneration levels, there will be no loss of employment conditions or remuneration for employees who may transition into a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce classification structure.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated local cultural knowledge and exercise cultural respect and safety at the individual and family levels and provide cultural awareness training to non-local health staff.
• Demonstrated experience in providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care practice to individuals and families, including maintaining and developing health service standards.
• Working knowledge of the community and health information systems used in the clinic setting including tele-health and patient care systems, with attention to detail in recording data.
• Ability to work, relate and clearly communicate using diverse styles of communication methods.
• Demonstrated capacity to initiate, develop, maintain and manage service delivery standards and programs to suit a community or a program area.

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:
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Job ad reference number PCH537465ïŸ Close date Monday, 22nd January 2024 Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description