Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities Status: Full time fixed term (until 30 June 2024) Salary: $89,606 - $99,207 p.a. plus super

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 Qld, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community

About us Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York. About the opportunity This position will support the home care sector to attract, train and retain Care Workers engaged to support older Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Cape York.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant qualification in the home care and/or aged care sector
• experience engaging with external stakeholders in the home care and aged care workforce.
• experience engaging with RTOs with regard to training in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector
• high level knowledge of the aged care sector, preferably as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities
• understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
• a current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement.

Why Apunipima? Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As the Home Care Workforce Coordinator, you will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging opportunities, and more! How to apply Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, view the Position Description and submit an application online at Work For Us (apunipima.org.au), including your resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on Sunday, 5 March 2023.

To download a copy of the job ad, click here. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Ian Ludwick, Learning and Development Manager on 0437 181 978 or email ian.ludwick@apunipima.org.au

Vacancy Reference Number: 7130

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.

www.apunipima.org.au

Thrive Medical is a small community general practice located in Cairns North. The team at Thrive Medical are committed to providing high quality care for their patients and foster a welcoming and friendly environment.

The practice nurse role can include:

• patient triage
• immunisations (including childhood) and advice
• Pfizer vaccinations
• minor and complex wound management
• electrocardiogram (ECG)
• spirometry
• assisting with minor surgical procedures
• sterilisation
• chronic disease management
• health assessments
• ordering medical and vaccine supplies
• monitoring medication expiry dates
• monitoring cold chain procedures and recommendations
• maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• cervical screenings.

To be suitable for this position you must have:

• a current AHPRA registration.

Preferred qualifications include:

• endorsed immunisation certification
• cervical screening qualifications.

 The person Thrive Medical is looking for:

• is professional
• is compassionate
• is a team player
• is passionate about healthcare excellence
• has previous experience in a general practice (preferred) 
• has the ability to work independently. 

What Thrive Medical offer

• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• A beautiful physical work environment close to town.
• Approximately 15 hours per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
• Working within business hours only 8am to 5pm (no weekends).
• A regular roster.
• Orientation and training.

How to apply

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to the manager at manager@thrivemedical.com.au

Applications close Friday 24 March 2023.

To learn more about Thrive Medical, visit https://thrivemedical.com.au/

Status: Full time fixed term (until 30 June 2023) Salary: $121,210 - $129,915 p.a. plus super

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

About us Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the opportunity The SEWB Services - Clinical Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of culturally appropriate care that meets professional, organisational, legal, and ethical standards in order to optimise health outcomes for the communities of Cape York. This position delivers high level advice, support, and recommendations pertaining to the quality improvement and implementation of therapeutically sound processes and systems utilised by the SEWB Services Team.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant Human Services discipline such as Psychology or Social Work
• current registration with the appropriate discipline's professional body
• experience and competency in the delivery of a broad range of social and emotional wellbeing services, preferably to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities
• experience providing supervision and guidance to less experienced SEWB service providers including providing support and guidance in complex case work
• experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people desirable
• experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs
• current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement

Why Apunipima? Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As the SEWB Services - Clinical Lead you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging opportunities, and more.

How to apply Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit Apunipima's job ad page, and select the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page to submit your application including your current resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close on Sunday, 12 March 2023.

To download a copy of the job ad, click here.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact SEWB Services Manager Peta Readeaux on (07) 4037 7258 or email peta.readeaux@apunipima.org.au

Vacancy Reference Number: 7120 Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer. www.apunipima.org.au

Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities Status: Full Time Fixed Term (until 30 June 2024) Salary: $115,464 - $128,584 p.a. + super

This position is specified and applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person willing to support their application. 

About us Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service. They provide culturally appropriate, family centred, comprehensive primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the opportunity The Nursing - Clinical Lead is responsible for the provision of effective clinical leadership of Nursing and Midwifery services enabling positive health outcomes for Cape York communities.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you To be successful in this role you will have:

• tertiary qualification in nursing 
• registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a clinical leadership role, providing clinical supervision and developing nursing and/or midwifery teams in the effective delivery of services
• experience in service planning, implementing and evaluating nursing and midwifery services
• advanced knowledge and application of contemporary nursing clinical practice
• understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs.

Why Apunipima? Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As the Nursing - Clinical Lead you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging options, travel allowance, flexible work practices, staff parking, and more.

How to apply Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit Apunipima's job ad page, and select the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page to submit your application, including your resume, referee details and answers to the screening questions. Applications close Sunday, 12 March 2023. 

To download a copy of the job ad, click here.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Debra Malthouse on (07) 4037 7240 or email debra.malthouse@apunipima.org.au  Vacancy Reference Number: 7131 Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer www.apunipima.org.au 

Level: Executive Management   Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities Status: Full time fixed term (three years) Salary: Negotiable

This position is specified and applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person willing to support their application. 

About us Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service. They provide culturally appropriate, family centred, comprehensive primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the opportunity The Executive Manager, Clinical Services is responsible for providing clinical leadership to ensure quality comprehensive primary health care that is evidence based and clinically safe.

It is a condition of employment for this position that the employee be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with organisational policy requirements.

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About you To be successful in this role you will have:

• experience as a medical practitioner in the delivery of primary health care services
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
• registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
• demonstrated experience providing clinical guidance and support to a multi-disciplinary team
• demonstrated experience in implementing clinical governance and patient safety frameworks, processes, and systems
• understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape York
• ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs.

Why Apunipima? Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As Executive Manager, Clinical Services, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging options, travel allowance, flexible work practices, staff parking, and more.

How to apply Don't miss the opportunity to join Apunipima. If you're interested in this role, visit Apunipima's job ad page, and select the "Apply" button at the bottom of the page to submit your application, including your resume, referee details, and answers to the screening questions. Applications close Sunday, 12 March 2023. 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Human Resources on (07) 4037 7269 or email hr@apunipima.org.au Vacancy Reference Number: 7128 Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer www.apunipima.org.au

Balance! Edmonton Family Practice is a progressive, fully accredited, multidisciplinary family primary health care setting, with modern facilities, fully equipped acute treatment areas and nurses station.

Our clinical service offers chronic health management including a structured diabetes clinic, women's and children's services, indigenous health, and the full range of general practice treatment.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to work on a full-time basis, including weekend shifts, within our well established general medical practice located in Edmonton, Cairns. 

About You:

The successful candidate will be a passionate individual who is dedicated to their profession and in providing the highest quality health care, together with:

• current unrestricted nursing registration with AHPRA
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualifications
• previous experience in general practice
• immunisation endorsed and pap registered highly desirable, though not essential
• ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy environment, as part of both a team as well as autonomously
• exceptional patient and customer service skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong computer skills
• commitment to best practice
• commitment to ethical behaviour and conduct.

In return, we offer a supportive, friendly team environment as well as a greater work/life balance.

Balance! Edmonton Family Practice is a progressive, fully accredited, multi-disciplinary, primary health care setting, with modern facilities and fully equipped acute treatment areas and nurse’s station.

The clinical service offers chronic health management including structured diabetes clinic, women's and children's services, Indigenous health, and the full range of general practice treatment.

About the role

As the Indigenous Primary Healthcare Worker, you will work within the well-established practice providing primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Edmonton and surrounding communities. 

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day health care services in the general practice context in a professional, confidential, and culturally safe manner.
• Manage clinical standards and legislative requirements in the general practice context as well as effectively coordinating patient services. 
• Conduct health promotion and patient education activities.
• Conduct Indigenous Health Checks as per the MBS.
• Develop GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements in collaboration with general practitioners (GPs) to coordinate care for patients with chronic and complex care requirements. 
• Provide cultural brokerage between Indigenous patients and non-Indigenous staff to provide culturally safe and appropriate advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Assist the nursing team with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient’s wound management, immunisations, recalls, and other duties as required.

About you

The successful candidate will be a passionate individual who is dedicated to their profession and in providing the highest quality health care, together with:

• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position as authorised under section 14d-NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
• fully registered as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or a high-level of practical experience and in-depth knowledge in dealing with Indigenous Community Development issues
• ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy environment, as part of both a team as well as autonomously
• exceptional patient and customer service skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• strong computer skills
• ability and experience working in a team environment as well as independently, with minimum supervision
• commitment to ethical behaviour and conduct.

In return, Balance! Edmonton Family Practice offer a supportive, friendly team environment, as well as a great work/life balance.

To learn more, visit http://balancehealthclinic.com.au/