Care Coordinator CCSS

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

About us

Moreton ATSICHS operates a growing network of healthcare clinics for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our model of care provides holistic health and wellbeing services to support our Community across their lifespan. We bring together primary care, allied health, dental, mental health and wellbeing, maternity and early childhood, disability services, specialist services, and aged care as one team focussed on clients’ individual needs and goals.

We are an integrated team working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our Community. Our network is growing across Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Deception Bay, and Margate – now there’s an opportunity for you to be part of a great team making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the role

As Care Coordinator CCSS – MATSICHS, your role is responsible for specialist community and primary health nursing services that focuses on the prevention, early detection and management of health problems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The role will work collaboratively with patients and designated general practices to facilitate a person with a chronic condition to manage their health in a way that will result in an optimal health outcome. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team ensure effective screening, service delivery and administration practices are delivered in accordance with the IUIH Model of Care.

The role will entail service delivery from designated primary clinic locations and outreach services, under limited supervision, as required.

Your day to day duties may include:

• Provide effective first point of medical engagement including, triage assessments, taking of medical history/detail, assignment of patient, completion of preliminary procedures.
• Provide routine screening services to patients including blood pressures, blood sugar levels, temperatures, urine testing (routine and pregnancy tests), weight, length and head circumference (in children under three).
• Treatment of wounds and other clinical procedures as directed by the doctor.
• Attend to home visits with doctor if required.

About you

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• AHPRA Registration.
• Bachelor of Nursing Qualification.
• Current CPR Certificate.

What we offer

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
• Work as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.  
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
• Competitive salary plus salary sacrifices of $15,899
• 12% Super contribution

To find out more about our services, Community, and work life, visit moretonatsichs.org.au

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.