Full-Time Sexual Health & ARF/RHD Officer

Location: Geraldton, WA 6530

Join the GRAMS team!

The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) is seeking to fill the above position in its Clinic in Geraldton.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Sexual Health & ARF/RHD Officer supports the delivery of culturally safe, evidence-based Sexual Health/BBV/STI and Acute Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic Heart Disease (ARF/RHD) services across GRAMS.

 The position provides clinical and administrative support for screening, recalls, treatment, follow-up and health promotion activities within scope of practice and under the direction of the relevant clinical team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or other suitably qualified registered health clinician.
• Demonstrated clinical experience relevant to primary health care, Sexual Health/STI/BBV and/or ARF/RHD.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within scope of practice and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication, clinical documentation and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of culturally safe health care and the health and social factors impacting Aboriginal people.
• Ability to provide education and clinical support to staff, clients and community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to confidentiality, clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Previous experience in Sexual Health, BBV/STI and/or ARF/RHD programs.
• Experience with POCT and/or TTANGO.
• Knowledge of the Silver Book BBV/STI Guidelines.
• Knowledge of ARF/RHD clinical guidelines and the WA RHD Register.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Aboriginal primary health care setting.
• Experience in health promotion, community education and outreach.

For further information or if you would like to become a part of the GRAMS Team and work towards improving the health of Aboriginal people, please contact the Human Resource Team via E-mail: hr@grams.asn.au or

Telephone: (08) 9956 6555 

Applications will be assessed as they are received. GRAMS reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.