First Nations Coordinator, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will:

• Maintain and improve the professional standard of service and health care provided by MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers within the district in partnership with relevant managers/team leaders and Senior Health Workers.

• Identify MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers training needs and facilitate education/training in conjunction with Senior Health Workers managers/team leaders and develop training plans at the division level.

• Coordination, implementation, participation and monitoring of sustainable strategies for the recruitment and retention of MHAODS Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.

• Develop and implement quality improvement practices and strategies that will ensure enhanced and improved provision of quality, culturally safe care to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population residing in CHHHS with lived experience of MHAODS.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation

• Salary packaging

• Annual incremental increases

• Career training and development

• Flexible work arrangements

• Wellness programs

**Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)**evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland