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Form of workAboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (Identified)
Aboriginal Health | Aboriginal Health Worker
Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West
02/05/2024 - 11:59 PM
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $60,398.00 - $87,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ478614
Applications Close: 02/05/2024
Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW).
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you'll be doing:
Your role will see you be an advocate for Aboriginal people and their families on issues that relate to their health concerns and link them to appropriate services for both Inpatient and Outpatients within Women & Children's Health, support and inform Aboriginal Families to ensure an understanding of clinical interventions and services delivery process that enable informed decision in relation to healthcare.and communicate with and facilitate access to other government and non-government supports and services.
This is an exciting Permanent Full time position, located at Nepean Hospital. Apply now to join the dedicated NBMLHD team and continue our work and support of our community!
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Selection criteria to be addressed:
- This is designed female Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III Health qualification in area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health issues and key polices that impact on Aboriginal Community across NBMLHD. Including grief and loss, intergenerational trauma, child protection, domestic violence, substance abuse and the burden of chronic illness.
- Demonstrate ability to liaise, proactively engage and work collaboratively with vulnerable communities and relevant agencies in ensuring culturally responsive services
- Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and understanding of computers and Microsoft office applications
- Must be able to identify and implement health promotion activities within a secure environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Patients
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Politi-Marshall on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
