Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
Core
Deliver direct and comprehensive primary health care services and act as a role model for holistic care within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Cape York.
Role type
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Clinical)
Builds
Primary health care services and social/emotional well-being care for community members
Domain
Indigenous health / Primary care / Cape York region
Required skills
Clinical health practitioner registration (AHPRA), Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, 4+ years as a Health Worker, experience in multidisciplinary team settings, clinical and health education delivery, mentorship of less experienced practitioners, professional clinical judgement, cultural competency and community protocol adherence, travel capability (light aircraft or 4WD)
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Provide general clinical advice, perform clinical care, conduct health education, support the development of health workers, collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, apply professional judgement in clinical delivery, communicate sensitively with clients according to community protocols
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC