Aboriginal Health Worker

Job No: 5681

Location: Stradbroke Island, QLD

Closing Date: 28 May 2008 ACST

About the Organisation

Yulu-Burri-Ba is an Aboriginal community controlled organisation which seeks to provide and improve the overall well-being of the Aboriginal community of North Stradbroke Island.

The organisation's philosophy encompasses an Aboriginal perspective of health, not only focusing on ill-health.  Yulu-Burri-Ba's approach strives to cover all issues that affect their community.

The main aim of the organisation is to provide a safe, friendly, confidential and culturally appropriate Aboriginal primary health care service, in the line with community needs.

Yulu-Burri-Ba has adopted the following mission statement: 

"To enhance the health and well being of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families of North Stradbroke Island through the provision of a safe, friendly, confidential and culturally appropriate quality primary health care service that recognises community control and participation."

About the Opportunity

Yulu-Burri-Ba has a unique opportunity for an Aboriginal Health Worker to join their dedicated, passionate team at Stradbroke Island.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the main aim of the role is to provide trained support to the community in the maintenance and promotion of health care.  The position provides this support by addressing the health needs of individual community members and the community as a whole. 

Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Providing culturally appropriate health care to meet the needs of the community;
• Contributing to the effective management of the Centre's patient care plan systems;
• Under professional supervision, explaining procedures and treatments to clients, in order to gain cooperation and understanding;
• Safely and proficiently undertaking a range of simple clinical assessments, tests and procedures as a member of a primary health care team;
• Collecting and recording data from clients which assist in the diagnosis and management of common medical problems and emergencies;
• Collecting and preparing reports and statistics as required by the Clinic Coordinator; and
  
• Participating in quality improvement processes to improve patient and Centre outcomes.

Ideally, the successful applicant will hold, or be working towards, a Certificate III or IV (or Diploma / Degree) in Primary Health (or equivalent). In addition, you will hold a current C Class Driver's Licence (Qld), plus a current Working with Children Blue Card and a current First Aid / CPR certificate (or be willing to obtain these) and will have knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their health needs.

The ideal candidate will possess skills and/or knowledge in the principles and delivery of Primary Health Care, and the ability to perform assessments, and plan / implement health care strategies. 

You will require well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In addition, Yulu-Burri-Ba is seeking a candidate with a knowledge and understanding of quality improvement processes, plus the ability to function both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be rewarded with competitive remuneration, circa $20.78-$21.89 per hour, plus not-for-profit salary sacrifice options (up to $16,050 tax-free!) and monthly RDO.

Best of all, you will get to work on beautiful North Stradbroke Island, with a dedicated and passionate team - plus, you'll receive immense job satisfaction, contributing to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Avoid the stress of peak-hour traffic - instead, enjoy a leisurely 20-minute commute via ferry, from Cleveland!

For a unique opportunity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in stunning North Stradbroke Island, Apply Now!