An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse to utilise their skills and make a difference!

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• Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next busy and rewarding role?
• Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes?
• Do you want to make a contribution to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to empower and make the very best informed decisions to have a life that is healthy, happy, and resilient?

About the team

Ngak Min Health provides comprehensive, holistic, and culturally appropriate and responsive primary health care supports and services to Djarragun College students, their families, and the wider community.

To close the gap on Indigenous health outcomes, Ngak Min Health works within the framework of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan, ensuring care is evidence-based, culturally safe, high quality, responsive, and accessible for all clients. We focus on whole-of-life, seamless and integrated care across all sectors (primary, allied, specialist, hospital). Operating within this framework and in line with the Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy, which seeks to improve school attendance, workforce participation, and building safer communities.

About the role

The Registered Nurse provides culturally safe services within a holistic and comprehensive culturally appropriate primary health model-of-care to achieve improved health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the provision acute illness or injury, prevention, early detection, chronic disease management, health promotion, support for social-emotional wellbeing by recognising and understanding the principles of The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031 and National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing 2017-2023.

 To be successful in this role you will need to provide proof of:

• appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration with no restrictions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate
• certificate of completion from one of the four HESA approved immunisation courses and must conform with the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals.

Demonstrate your experience and knowledge in:

• demonstrated experience in working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health organisations and environments and fully embracing the concept of Aboriginal Community Control
• demonstrated knowledge of current issues, standards, and trends in the delivery of comprehensive and holistic primary health care services and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in particular children and young people.

 What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 11 per cent Superannuation.
• Options to Salary Sacrifice.
• Friendly, respectful, and very supportive working environment.
• Flexible work-life-balance.

All Ngak Min Health positions require successful applicants to satisfy a National Criminal History check, hold a Working with Children Blue card, current open drivers license with no restrictions, and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

More details can be viewed in the position description at https://capeyorkpartnership.org.au/jobs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you want to take the next step, apply now!

The role

Toogood Medical Centre is a private billing medical centre located in the Cairns suburb of Woree. The purpose-built medical centre features 11 doctor consult rooms, a 4 bed treatment room, a private procedure room, and a stand-alone skin cancer room. Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology and a pharmacy are located onsite for patients' convenience.

The new GP will be joining a team of 13 doctors who have a great reputation within the local community and a loyal patient base. The doctor team are supported by an experienced admin and nurse team led by a very positive and supportive practice manager. Collectively the centre has created a supportive environment which allows GPs to flourish.

Toogood Medical Centre is in a DPA approved location, suitable for International Medical Graduates.

Benefits

• Independent contractor with clinical autonomy.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Dedicated nursing support for treatment room and CDM care.
• Experienced administrative teams.
• Intelligent practice analytics (Cubiko) to support individual billing choices.
• Our RACGP partnership simplifies achieving and recording CPD requirements.
• Free in-house CPD opportunities and discounted registration for industry CPD events.
• A collegial environment with supportive state-based Medical Directors.
• Expanded support for GP Registrar Supervisors.
• Provision and support in all areas of special interest.
• Scope of practice opportunities across skin, aesthetics and occupational medicine.
• Ongoing investment to provide modern medical centres and quality equipment.
• Sophisticated IT, marketing and finance services.
• 24 hour IT support.
• Division of Sonic Healthcare.

Receive on the job training to forge a career in medical administration! This is an amazing opportunity to get your foot in the door and kick start your administration career in the rapidly growing health sector, with a passionate and fun team! 

We are a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary allied health team including six exercise physiologists, four occupational therapists, two physiotherapists and one psychologist. We’re seeking applications for two permanent, full-time trainees; a Receptionist and a Bookkeeper, to join our admin team. 

Our ideal candidates are self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic and will work very closely with our lovely admin team. The Receptionist/Logistics Officer assisting with calendar management, reception tasks, and supporting the clinical team and the Bookkeeper assisting our accounts team. We’re looking for someone who shows initiative, is able to work autonomously, and is confident once taught to work independently. Our ideal candidates genuinely care about people and will be an ambassador for our clients, our vision, and our purpose. 

To be successful in the role, being adaptable and friendly are a must, as you will be our first point of call for clients, referrers, and/or other team members. We are a small, tight-knit team with similar core values and ethics, and the successful applicant will easily blend into our team culture of efficiency, fun, accountability, and collaboration. 

Receptionist/Logistics Officer: Duties and Responsibilities 

• Greet clients and answer incoming calls. 
• Book appointments and manage the diary. 
• Confirm client appointments. 
• Receive and process referral letters.
• Manage payments, invoicing, and receipts. 
• Stock control. 
• Manage client records, filing, and data entry. 
• General administrative duties. 
• Computer literacy in all Microsoft Office applications. 
• Preferred experience using Halaxy or other practice management software. 

Bookkeeper: Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records for the clinic. 
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments. 
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial statements. 
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. 
• Liaise with other staff members to ensure accuracy of financial data. 
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes. 

As an integral part of this private practice, you will benefit from ongoing support, training in your duties, and a positive, fun workplace. Please send your resume, cover letter, and referee contacts to Donna at manager@thrivinglives.com.au 

An audition tape with your resume is highly regarded. 

Please call 07 4065 8000 if you have any further questions about the roles.