Benefits:
- Complete a fee free, nationally recognised Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- Identified role for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate
- Gain paid real-world experience, mentorship, and training to set you up for a successful career in health services
- Receive mentoring and support from a specialised and experienced First Nations Consultant
Your Host Employer:
LUMA is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations specialising in women’s health and wellbeing. For over 45 years, they have been providing safe, supportive and accessible healthcare services to women and families in WA. They believe women deserve to be recognised for who they are, valued for what they bring to communities they are part of and supported in ways that allow them to grow and thrive.
The Role:
Location: Northbridge and Joondalup WA
Duration: 24-month Traineeship
As a Health Practitioner Trainee, you will assist to provide clinical services and health promotion activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families.
Under the guidance and supervision of experienced health professionals, your responsibilities will include:
- Assist to perform several health-related services including:
- Health screenings
- Sexual health
- Social support
- Immunisations
- Preventative healthcare
- Provide information to clients about health conditions and how to manage these
- Assist to plan, coordinate, and deliver education and health promotion activities for clients and the community
- Maintain accurate and up to date case notes using the practice management system
- Respect and maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
- Deliver services at varied sites including outreach as required
About You:
To be successful in this traineeship, you’ll need:
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including computer literacy
- Showcase initiative and problem-solving skills
- Committed to providing exceptional patient care
- A positive and nurturing attitude
- High standards of presentation and personal hygiene
Eligibility Criteria:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
- Relevant vaccinations (or willing to obtain)
About Maxima:
Maxima’s First Nations Employment Team is here to provide culturally safe and relationship-based practices to build your capacity in being deadly and successful. We provide a collaborative approach when providing coaching and mentoring in First Nations Traineeships, with regular in person visits and continuous support.
For further information please visit our website www.maxima.com.au or email IndigenousEnquiries@maxima.com.au
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
National Traineeship wages and conditions apply.
Maxima is committed to building inclusive and diverse workforces that value all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from First Nations Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all gender identities, and people living with disability.
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