About ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.
ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).
See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au.
About the role
As an integral member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, this position will play a vital role in shaping and achieving ATSICHS's vision and goals within their scope. They will provide frontline nursing services in line with the IUIH Model of Care and contribute to the comprehensive health support for clients, aiming to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Duties
- Promote and assist clients with complex care to a model of self-care.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders conducive to holistic health and social support needs.
- Conduct Home and Community visits in line with relevant ATSICHS Home Visit Policy and where appropriate.
- Recognise when to advocate for clients to ensure appropriate access to transport, specialist/hospital appointments.
- In consultation with GP and client, monitor, review, revise and action original GP Management Plan on a quarterly cycle (732) to determine patient chronic health status.
- Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
- Perform service delivery within personal ability, observing universal precautions and follow standing orders/guidelines as per clinical policy and procedures.
- Ensure maintenance and confidentiality of patient health records.
- Maintain recall and follow up register for clients as per recall policy.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and regular updates in the quality control system.
- Regular participation in accreditation processes as directed and monitored by the Clinic Practice Manager (PM).
Culture
Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and cooperative team that will help you grow personally and professionally.
Benefits
- Permanent position
- Starting annual salary of $81,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).
- 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
COVID - 19 Requirements
- Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid 19 vaccine is encouraged.
Desired Skills and Experience
Required
- Bachelor degree in nursing or higher.
- Full un-restricted AHPRA registration.
- Significant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
- Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
- Decisive listening, influencing and persuasive skills.
- Valid police check.
Preferred
- Minimum two (2) years experience in a primary health setting.
- Immunisation endorsement and experience.
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary health team.
- Previous experience in chronic disease management.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.