Aboriginal Health Practitioner/Nurse – Specialist Clinic

About the role

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and ensuring culturally safe, coordinated care?

We are seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Nurse to join our Specialist Clinic team and play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

In this rewarding position, you will work closely with specialists, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate specialist clinic services and provide high-quality support to patients. You will be responsible for conducting client screening, maintaining patient safety, and facilitating access to specialist and allied health appointments.

About Derbarl

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.

About the Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Study leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• NAIDOC Day holiday
• Personalized professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Infection Control Guidelines.
• As first point of contact for clients, provide screening, checking of vital signs and any other procedures indicated and as requested by the GP’s or Specialists.
• Coordinate allied health and specialist appointments, liaise with external government and NGO’s.
• Make appointments and book transport for clients as needed.
• Work in partnership with clients and address the needs and reasonable expectations of each client. Check eligibility for PIP, Chronic Disease and Health Assessments.
• Carry out health assessments by using Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) assessments tool.
• Provide support and coordinate a suitable management plan which includes advising where relevant, making appointments and liaising with other health professionals to ensure clients have appropriate care and any follow-ups.
• Other duties within the scope of an AHP/Nurse, as directed by the Specialist and Allied Health Coordinator.

What we are looking for | Selection Criteria:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pursuant to Section SOD of the Equal Opportunity Act.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Aboriginal Health or Enrolled Nurse.
• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner or Enrolled Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and security of records and information.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding the principles of public health including health education, health promotions and disease prevention.

Appointment Requirements

• Minimum identity proofing requirements
• National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
• Pre-Employment Health Assessment
• Current WA “C” class driver’s license

A full Position Description is available from the People Services Team: 📞1800 311 888 or Email work@dyhs.org.au.

How to Apply:

Please apply through SEEK, applications must include:

– Current Resume including current contact details; and

– Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity institution, providing educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, age, or disability.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

The organisation reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.