Capital Health Network

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Position Description

Working within The Junction’s multidisciplinary team you will provide holistic support and primary health care services to young people aged 12 to 25, with a particular focus on young people who are homeless or otherwise at risk. You will provide evidence based and client-centred care to address health needs and promote wellness.

Clinical care, supervision and record keeping

• Provide primary health care assessment, diagnosis, treatment, support, education, referral and advocacy to young people and their children, within scope of knowledge, training and experience
• Order diagnostic tests as clinically indicated, check and inform patients of results and enter appropriate reminders and recalls as per The Junction’s policy
• Refer patients appropriately to other providers
• Document all care provided along with all referrals and reasons for visits to align with medical documentation requirements and the Junction’s data collection requirements
• Liaise with general practices, specialist services and allied health services across the ACT region
• Provide clinical support and guidance to The Junction treating team on a continuing basis
• Undertake data entry to ensure Anglicare reports to ACT Health on service delivery
• Maintain vocational registration through continued participation in Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development (note: this is at GP’s expense)
• Have a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice
• Actively participate in all supervision and performance management processes for the service
• Be actively involved in training, professional development and meetings, as required
• Maintain professional standards in relation to service delivery, confidentiality, maintenance of health care records and privacy – per The Junction Youth Health Service and Anglicare policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve service delivery excellence and actively participate in quality improvement activities to meet service/accreditation standards

Provide prompt and courteous service to all young people and their families

• Promote a sense of belonging through engaging in meaningful, respectful and reciprocal interactions
• Acknowledge families as a valuable resource and develop and maintain positive relationships with them based on mutual respect and open communication.

Values, Sanctuary and Culturally Inclusive Practice

• Commit to training in the trauma informed Sanctuary Model and implementing this model of care in day to day work with young people and all members of their Care Team.
  Work in alignment with the Sanctuary Model Pillars, Anglicare’s Values, and Anglicare’s Code of Conduct

Qualifications:

• Vocational Registration as a GP, with continued participation in Quality Assurance and Continuing Professional Development
• Clinical Review experience (desirable)
• A working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice

Key skills and experience:

• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills
• High-level verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience in General Practice
• Minimum 2yrs experience working as a General Practitioner
• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable young people and their families
• Experience providing person centred care

Key knowledge areas:

• Practical understanding and knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact on development of relational trauma and abuse.
• Knowledge of ACT youth and health services networks (desirable)

Other Requirements:

• First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Driver’s License
• Current registration with AHPRA
• COVID Vaccination Status

Practice Description

The Junction Youth Health Service provides primary health care and support services to young people aged 12 to 25, along with their dependent children. The service is bulk-billed so there is no cost to patients who have a Medicare card. Special consideration to non-Medicare patients will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We have a particular focus on young people who are homeless or otherwise experience (or are at risk of) disadvantage.

Services include:

• Medical assessment and review
• Nursing assessment and review
• Smoking cessation support
• Vaccinations
• Case management
• Youth work support
• Support groups

The Junction delivers services via its clinic at Scotts Crossing in Canberra City and also provides outreach services to young people at youth support services and out of home care locations.

The Junction team consisting of GP’s, Mental Health GP, Practice Nurse and Youth Workers works collaboratively to support young people to solve a range of medical, psychosocial and practical issues so they can improve their health and participate in a range of activities in their communities.

Practice nurses and or other allied health professionals onsite

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After hours or on call roster

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Willing to sponsor suitable overseas applicants

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