About Kimberley Renal ServicesKimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).KRS and the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) have developed a renal strategic plan to help combat this health crisis. This has enabled many patients to return to the Kimberley from Perth, which is 2,500kms away, to receive their treatment.About the OpportunityThe Kimberley Renal Service now has an opportunity for a Aboriginal Care Coordinator to join their multidisciplinary team based in Fitzroy Crossing, WA. This role will be offered on a part-time basis.Reporting to the Renal Services Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and implementing effective care coordination services within the region to support Aboriginal patients to seek more proactive chronic disease management and care.Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Liaises with other KRS Aboriginal Care Coordinators as required to support renal clients and their families
- Assist clients to access health services, including medical appointments, PATS, social work, aged care and allied health
- Assist clients to access accommodation and provide ongoing support.
- Support clients to live independently, or at the hostel or in aged care facilities.
- Assist clients with securing their income including Centre link payments, and assist clients to address financial difficulties.
- Previous work experience in a health setting
- Capacity to mentor other Aboriginal staff
- Sound computer skills
- Availability to travel within the Kimberley
- Attractive base salary of $76,416 PLUS Super;
- Accommodation allowance of $7,800 pro rata; and
- Annual airfares of $1,683 on 12 months of continuous service;
- Salary packaging, up to $30,000 per annum
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