Health Practitioner - Mobile Clinic

About the Role:

This position works within a small team environment with the aim of improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

The primary function of this position is to provide high quality nursing practice including assessment, examination, treatment and case management, along with contributing to the development of models of holistic health incorporating continuity of care.

This position requires travel to the Northern and Southern Goldfields areas on a regular basis, up to 3-4 days at a time.

About you:

ESSENTIAL:

• Relevant qualification in Nursing;

• Current AHPRA registration in nursing;

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people;

• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people;

• Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management;

• Sound written, computer and communication skills;

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;

• Ability to travel on Outreach up to 4 nights at a time;

• Current Working with Children Check.

• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

• Current AHPRA registration 

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate

• Current C Class Driver’s licence and the willingness to obtain MR or HR” drivers’ licence

DESIRABLE:

• Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health;

• Hold a current immunisation certificate;

• Phlebotomy competency and currency of practice;

• Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system. 

Employee Benefits:

• 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;

• Above Award remuneration rates;

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading;

• Tax free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year;

• Paid two (2) weeks leave for business closure at end of year, this being subject to a 95% attendance rate.

• Long Service Leave after 7 years;

• Accrued Personal Leave paid out on termination;

• Leadership Development program;

• Flexible work environment;

• Extensive Professional Development opportunities;

• Internal promotion and career development opportunities;

• Regular staff appreciation functions; 

• Up to $600 p/a subsidised Health & Wellbeing program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Appointment:

Provide Bega Garnbirringu Health Service with the following requirements prior to commencement of employment;

• Valid Working with Children Check (WA)

• National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance - valid within 3 months)

• Current AHPRA registration 

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate

Application Instructions:

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit https://bega.org.au/employment/current-vacancies/ and click “apply for position”. 

To find out more about Bega Garnbirringu Health Service please visit our website https://bega.org.au/