We're excited to welcome a Clinical Assistant (Identified) to our Preventative Health Pathways team!
The Clinical Assistant functions within the Preventative Health Pathways program, which is a multidisciplinary team that promotes integrated service provision across the continuum of primary health care, consistent with principles of client self-management and Hospital Avoidance. The Clinical Assistant will contribute to total patient management by assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers (AHW), Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Nursing in duties of patient care and contribute to the efficient operation of the service by undertaking other non-treatment activities as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrate a practical understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inequities, and health issues to deliver informed, evidence based culturally appropriate care.
Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of client care and advocacy. Including working collaboratively and in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, health service providers and other health professionals.
Provide a defined range of clinical screening assessments as delegated and allowed by testing guidelines and legislation.
Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Salary between $63 921 - $67 198 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (CA3) (permanent full time position, 76hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
A wellness program;
Generous superannuation;
Flexible work arrangements;
Career training and development; and
Salary packaging.
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