Description:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will work at an advanced level with minimal supervision, working within a multidisciplinary health care setting to provide a high standard of service delivery to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and its members in the maintenance and promotion of their health care and provide support across the Cassowary region in collaboration with other Cassowary Area Community Health multidisciplinary staff.
About your role:
- To be self-directed and show initiative under the guidance of the Team Leader, NG7 Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Cluster Coordinator.
- Work under professional and clinical supervision of the Team Leader, CNC, Registered Nurse, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Cluster Coordinator, participating in case review and engaging in professional and performance development activities, in-service training and ongoing learning and development.
- Deliver advanced Health education, promotion and screening activities according to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in a confidential and non-judgemental manner using culturally acceptable strategies and evidence-based practice.
- Establish and maintain a communication network between health service providers and the communities by attending meetings, liaising with councils, Aboriginal Medical services and other providers.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland