Job description
The Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a regional health service that aims to empower Aboriginal people in the West Arnhem region, seeking to address health issues in the community with the long-term vision improving health outcomes by establishing a regional Aboriginal community-controlled model of service delivery.
This role provides an opportunity to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary remote primary health care team, manage health systems & team members, treat illness, promote wellbeing, provide education & training, and encourage community health action in order to contribute to better health outcomes for the people living in Minjilang. There is also the exciting opportunity to become part of the larger “Red Lily” team and contribute to the development of the service across the West Arnhem region as communities transition to a community control model.
Minjilang Health Centre is situated Croker Island 233km NE of Darwin, in the Arafura Sea, and is home to abundant wildlife and flora, beautiful beaches and pristine wetlands and expansive native bushlands. The Minjilang community population is approximately 250, and the clinic team comprises the health centre manager, Remote Area Nurse and an Aboriginal Health Practitioner. The clinic team also includes local staff employed in Administrative roles, clinic drivers etc. Housing is provided, and both nurses and the AHP participate in the on-call roster, with a community driver in support.
About the Benefits
- Attractive Annualised Salary* arrangements are available starting from $165,000.00 pa
- 6 weeks of leave + 3 additional Red Lily Leave days
- Salary Sacrifice for up to $20,350 per year
- Accommodation provided including utilities
- Relocation Assistance
- Flexible model/Job sharing available
*Annualised Salary calculations include base rate salary plus all award entitlements, travel allowances, projected overtime, on-call allowances, post-graduate allowances and other individual and negotiated benefits.
About the Role
- Co-ordinate and promote health programs and local Health Centre team to provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach.
- Ensure all documentation, records and health information systems are maintained to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making.
- Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and review of the Organisational plan.
- Ensure the orientation of new staff to the organisation’s philosophy, policies and procedures and Health Centre functions to promote effective teamwork.
- Participate in and encourage education and professional development of self, team members and learners.
- Ensure all team members participate in Quality and Safety programs including development and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols (including Work Health & Safety).
- Manage human and physical resources within an allocated budget for the health centre.
- Ensure the health centre is adequately & appropriately stocked, and all equipment, facilities & assets are properly maintained, according to established policy.
- Participate in an on call 24-hour roster.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following:
- AHPRA Registration and relevant post basic qualifications
- Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing with an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian indigenous communities
- Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience or willing to obtain training in the PCIS health system (Primary Care Info System)
- Knowledge and experience in implementation of Primary Health Care programs and relevant legislation governing work practice in the remote setting
- Full Australian Working Rights
- Manual drivers’ licence
- National Police Clearance (within 6 months, check done through Safe NT)
- Valid Working with Children Card (OCHRE card)
- Willing to apply for Land Council work Permit
- Able and willing to travel by small light aircrafts and 4WD to remote community