Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner

Ngak Min Health - Cape York Solutions
Gordonvale, Cairns & Far North QLD
Full-time | 6-month fixed-term position

Make a difference in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Ngak Min Health is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary health team in Gordonvale.

This is an opportunity to contribute to culturally safe, person-centred primary health care while supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities to achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Ngak Min Health delivers culturally responsive primary health care services, particularly to students and families of Djarragun College and Cape York Girl Academy, Cape York Partnership staff and communities throughout the Cairns southern corridor.

The Role

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the Ngak Min Health team to provide coordinated and culturally appropriate care.

You will support the delivery of primary health care, chronic disease management, preventative health, health promotion and client education, while helping clients understand and navigate health services and participate in decisions about their own health and wellbeing.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing culturally safe, high-quality primary health care within your approved scope of practice.
• Undertaking clinical assessments, observations, health checks and other clinical activities.
• Supporting the prevention, early identification and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Participating in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments and individual care planning.
• Providing health education and practical advice to clients and families.
• Undertaking screening, immunisation and preventative health activities where appropriately qualified and authorised.
• Supporting referrals, appointments, investigations and follow-up care.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and other members of the health team.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.
• Advocating for culturally safe and appropriate care and helping clients overcome barriers to accessing health services.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and can build respectful and professional relationships with clients, families and colleagues.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A qualification as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, including Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, or another qualification recognised for registration.
• Current AHPRA registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
• An understanding of culturally safe and responsive health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of primary health care, preventative health, chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain these before commencement.
• A current Queensland driver's licence, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• The ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening and Vaccine Preventable Disease requirements.

Previous experience in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, general practice or primary health care environment would be highly regarded.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing culturally safe health care and want to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we would love to hear from you.