About the role
As the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Coordinator within the Community Foot Care Hub, you will play a vital role in delivering culturally safe, clinically relevant and person-centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with foot disease and high-risk foot conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary hub-and-spoke model across Metro North, Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Central West regions, you will support improved health outcomes through care coordination, advocacy, education and culturally informed clinical practice.
This role provides an opportunity to work autonomously within a specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health program while collaborating closely with patients, families, communities and healthcare professionals. You will contribute to community engagement, telehealth and virtual care services, health promotion initiatives, quality improvement activities and workforce development, helping to improve access to culturally responsive healthcare and address barriers to care.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Provide culturally safe, clinically relevant and person-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with foot disease and high-risk foot conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Support patients and families to navigate healthcare systems, access community services and strengthen self-management of their health and wellbeing.
Coordinate and deliver healthcare programs, health education initiatives, telehealth services and community engagement activities that improve access to care and health literacy.
Advocate for patients, families and communities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, community organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, workforce capability and culturally responsive models of care that align with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health priorities.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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