The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity:

Permanent full-time

This is an Identified Position - Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate effective, coordinated and culturally capable health care for First Nation patients, their families, and carers by following up in the community and linking in with appropriate services depending on patient needs. This position will be managed by the Nurse Navigator and follow direction from the Senior Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker whilst providing leadership and guidance to other Health Workers in the team who are employed at a lower level.

The service will be provided through a First Nation Nurse Navigator and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker led model. The service aims to strengthen partnerships with local and regional General Practitioners, as well as primary and community care networks to improve outcomes for patients and deliver effective integrated care. 

Generous remuneration package value up to $97,236 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $3078.20 to $3266.60 p.f. (HW5)
• Annual leave with relevant leave loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements:

• Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.
• Proof of qualification (Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

Discover Townsville! ( https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville )

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.