Aboriginal Health Worker
The GEO Group, Inc., Parsons Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
Aboriginal Health Worker
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The GEO Group, Inc., Parsons Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 15 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 939af6242ac1479490afa4a2ac1bcb1e
Full Job Description
Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, based near Sale in regional Victoria. The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) is a key member of the Medical Services Team and will play an integral role in the successful transition and delivery of Primary Healthcare Services at Fulham Correctional Centre. Reporting to the Health Services Manager the position functions within a multidisciplinary team and is required to refer, communicate, and collaborate with other health professionals to advocate for the cultural health needs of the Aboriginal men.
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent); or
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent)
- Working towards gaining or current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
- Ability to provide culturally competent and safe health care to Aboriginal men
- Ability to perform primary health assessments, planning, treatment and evaluation
- Ability to effectively work withing a multidisciplinary team environment
- Identity as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Consideration is also given to a Registered or Enrolled Nurse who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- A safe, secure and healthy working environment
- Excellent job security
- Competitive salaries
- Professional development opportunities
- Many other employee (and family) benefits
- Fitness Passport Subsidised Gym Membership