Make the move.
Make a difference.
Care that stays with families forever.
Make a real impact where it matters most – join the ICU, Women's and Perioperative Services as an Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health worker in the Maternity Unit.
Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia's most stunning and diverse regions.
In your new role you will function within the multi-disciplinary team to promote and deliver efficient, effective, clinically relevant, culturally safe and appropriate patient outcomes.
About us:
The Advanced Health Worker is a member of the Maternity Services Team and assists in the delivery of competent, quality care under the direction of the Clinical Midwife/ Nurse Unit Manager whilst assisting in the achievement of service goals in accordance with Queensland Health, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and unit directions.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
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....
Deliver specific health care services as required depending on local community needs and service arrangements,



and within the limits of own qualifications, experience and competency in Women's Health Management Programs.
Maintain up- to-date knowledge of government and non-government community and accommodation services and effectively liaise with these agencies and services to assist patients and their families.
Be self-directed and participate in activities such as in-service programs, monthly staff meetings, weekly case conference, individual/group supervision, quality programs, statistical collection/collation, audits, record keeping and report writing.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits.
Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our agile and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.

📌 Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Queensland