Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service (BAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service situated in Ballina, with outreach services in Cabbage Tree Island community at Wardell. Bullinah provides a full range of clinical support services and early intervention to the Community Members from Ballina and surrounding areas . The Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHP) plays a key role in supporting our vision through direct service provision and team member support. The AHP will provide Health Care services

within Bullinah’s model and assist our Aboriginal Health Worker, nurses, medical staff and Reception teams.

Duties

1. Provide Pre-GP client screening, clinical care, and follow-up services to Bullinah Clients

2. Assist in the provision of Adult and Child Health Assessments

3. Assist with the development and implementation of Chronic Disease Care plans and team care

arrangements

4. Assist in the management of client recalls and notification systems

5. Assist clients with the management of Chronic Conditions

6. Be a team player and assist all Bullinah staff as required, including reception and allied health staff.

7. Comply with Bullinah Policy and Procedures at all times

8. Liaise with other health professionals and advocate for clients

9. Undertake other duties as requested by management

ESSENTIAL

1. Aboriginality;

2. Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

and a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, and of issues affecting Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander People, particularly in relation to health and wellbeing;

3. Experience in working in an Aboriginal Primary Health Care Setting;

4. Highly developed communication, interpersonal, planning and organisational skills;

5. Sound computer Skills

6. Ability to prioritise and organise work and use initiative

7. Knowledge of chronic care pathways including Medicare requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

1. Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) or Equivalent, Registration with AHPRA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner

2. National Police Check Clearance.

3. Working with Children Check Clearance.

4. Current NSW ‘C” class Drivers Licence

5. COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate