Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)Status:
Full Time Fixed Term (until 30 June 2025)The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.About UsApunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.About the OpportunityAs Rheumatic Heart Disease - Clinical Lead you will be responsible for the effective leadership of the prevention, management and coordination of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease care delivered by Apunipima. This position exhibits operational leadership that influences and progresses clinical care, policy, and collaboration through all levels of the health service. Leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-strategy Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) project which aims to:reduce the incidence of Rheumatic Heart Disease, andimproves the management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Health Disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Cape York Communities.Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases and AFP National Police Check will be conducted for the successful applicant.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:Tertiary qualifications in Nursing and current registration with the Australian Health Practice Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered NurseQualification in Child Health is highly desirableExperience developing and maintaining relationships with Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander people, partner organisations and keystakeholdersExperience in service planning, implementing, and evaluating nursingservices.Experience in providing rheumatic heart disease care and education in diverse cultural environments to individuals and groups is highly desirableCritical thinking and reasoning skills, including advanced problem-solvingand expert clinical judgementAdvanced knowledge and application of contemporary Indigenousrheumatic heart disease care and clinical practice or the ability to quicklyacquireUnderstanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, particularly in Cape YorkAbility to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customsCurrent Queensland Driver's LicenceWhy Apunipima?Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. As Rheumatic Heart Disease - Clinical Lead, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, generous salary packaging opportunities, flexible work arrangements and more!How to ApplyTo apply for this role, submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria.
Applications close on Sunday, 19 May 2024.If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Dr James Doran, Executive Manager, Clinical Services via 07 4037 7115
or .Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer. application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Clinical Lead?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Have you completed a qualification in nursing?Report this job advert
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