The purpose of this position is to provide a clinical service within a culturally sensitive environment to support a smooth and efficiently functioning clinic, in addition to providing an exceptional standard of care to our clients.

To undertake liaison, health promotion, screening and care planning, to improve chronic disease prevention, detection and management for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To promote, communicate and facilitate increased engagement, health literacy and health education as part of CWAATSICH’s Primary Health Model of Care within a culturally sensitive environment.

Advocacy

Engage, encourage and assist Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander community members in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner:

To provide advocacy and representation on behalf of clients

To build sustainable working relationships with health care providers

To ensure we engage allied health services that provide cultural security and safety to our clients

To ensure informed consent is obtained for Health professionals prior to treatment

Clinical Service Delivery

Perform clinical duties within required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence. Duties include: triage, wound management, chronic disease management, ECGs, spirometry and collection of pathology samples.

Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation.

Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance.

Ensure whole of community approach to service provision and client care plans in partnership with allied health services.

Patient Services

Assist with triage, data management, diagnostic services, networking with other providers, planning and management of patient care.

Telephoning patients for follow-up as directed by medical staff.

Improvement of Client Health Outcomes

Conduct preventative/screening procedures including the Indigenous Health check to identify client risk factors for chronic disease.

Assist with client education and community health promotion activities.

Deliver health promotion programs to promote health and well-being.

Action patient recall and GP outreach programs, GP management plans, and team care arrangements.

Patient Visits

Provide home/hospital visits as required for monitoring support, including antenatal and post-natal care and health assessments.

Equipment and Supplies

Ensure sterilisation and maintenance of clinical equipment.

Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal and disposal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies.

Compliance

Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure CWAATSICH clinics are complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including infection control, sterilisation, hazardous materials and safe handling/disposal of medical waste, records management, WHS, and accreditation.

Ensure relevant personnel are kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required.

Infection Prevention and Control

Maintain CWAATSICH’s systems and processes for hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and spills management.

Educate all members of the clinic team on an annual basis regarding their responsibilities in infection prevention and control, or whenever changes in legislation, or clinic procedures occurs.

Manage CWAATSICH’s sterilisation process, ensuring sterility and integrity in the process.

Ensure the clinic’s waste management complies with local, state and federal regulations.

For a full Position Description please contact our Human Resources team by calling 4654 3277 or via email [email protected].

To apply please provide a current resume, with a two-page response to the position description demonstrating your suitability for this role against the key responsibilities, skills and experience.

Applications Close: COB 30th May 2025