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

• Work within a legal and ethical framework.
• Provide effective first point of medical engagement including, triage assessments, taking of medical history/detail, assignment of patient and completion of preliminary procedures.
• Accurately document client files with treatment and medication information as per care plan.
• Ensure maintenance and confidentiality of patient health records.
• Maintain recall and follow up register for clients as per recall policy.
• Actively participate in planning and goal setting with the team to achieve team incentive plan outcomes.
• Support the IUIH Model of care and demonstrate a commitment to  integrated clinical service provision.
• Contribute to maintaining a high level of infection control in the clinic as per RACGP Infection Control Guidelines 5th edition and ATSICHS Infection Control Policy.
• Ensure the provision of a high level of vaccination practice in the clinic as per Australian Immunisation Handbook.
• Operational quality improvement and the use of PDSA cycles to improve everyday operations at a local level as presented in regular staff meetings.
• Work to foster productive working relationships with visiting service providers where necessary.

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 positions 2 Clinic Nurse RN
• 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.

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.