Aboriginal Health Practitioner OPS4/ Aboriginal Health Practitioner Trainee OPS3

SA Health
Job reference: 862329
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary OPS-3 $66,590 - $70,968
• Salary OPS-4 $75,430 - $79,070
• Permanent full-time

About the roleOPS-3 The Trainee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (Acute) who is employed as part of the Acute and Urgent Care Program will work within the acute health care setting based within TQEH Emergency Department. The Trainee Practitioner role is to support and embed a stronger and more sustainable approach to care and support of Aboriginal patients presenting to, or in hospital, or attending day/outpatients or other program areas as directed, through providing an 'Aboriginal lens' to health care and delivering culturally appropriate and safe acute and ongoing health care and improve discharge planning. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams the Trainee Practitioner will assess and provide clinical intervention to Aboriginal patients, refer to appropriate specialities and arrange relevant follow up as required, including those with complex needs. The service they provide will aim to reduce the risk of Aboriginal patients disengaging with treatment and care plans. They will provide acute and sub-acute health responses, support hospital avoidance and advise on length of stay in the acute sector and closer to home services.OPS-4 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (the Practitioner) who is employed as part of the Acute and Urgent Care program will work within the acute health care setting based within the TQEH Emergency Department. The Practitioner role is to support and embed a stronger and more sustainable approach to care and support of Aboriginal patients who are presenting to or in hospital, or attending outpatients or other program areas as directed, through providing an 'Aboriginal lens' to health care and delivering culturally appropriate and safe acute and ongoing Health care and improve discharge planning. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams the Practitioner will assess and provide clinical intervention to Aboriginal patients, refer to appropriate specialities and arrange relevant follow up as required, including those with complex needs. The service they provide will aim to increase cultural safety and reduce the risk of Aboriginal patients disengaging with treatment and care plans. They will provide culturally supportive acute and sub- acute health responses, support hospital avoidance and advise on length of stay in the acute sector and closer to home services.QualificationsSee role descriptionsAbout CALHNThe Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 862329Enquiries to:Kylie HannTelephone: 0466 863 737Application Closing Date11:55 pm Friday 24 May 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.