Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Core
Provide culturally responsive primary health care, coordinate care plans, and support Aboriginal individuals and families in chronic disease management and prevention.
Role type
Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Primary Health Care)
Builds
Comprehensive primary health care plans and chronic disease management strategies for Aboriginal communities
Domain
Aboriginal health, primary care, public health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, chronic disease management, health education, care coordination, advocacy, holistic health approach, multi-disciplinary team collaboration, confidentiality management, occupational health & safety knowledge, first aid certification, computer literacy
Preferred skills
Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Health, knowledge of current health issues impacting Aboriginal communities, understanding of public health principles
Responsibilities
Check client recalls and perform data entry, work in partnership with clients to address needs, provide screening and procedures as requested by GPs, conduct tests for chronic disease care plans, encourage participation in care planning, coordinate management plans, advocate for client accessibility to other services, provide education on disease prevention and independent living, assist families in accessing community health and social services
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on practitioner