Company

Far West Nsw Local Health DistrictSee more

addressAddressBroken Hill, NSW
CategorySocial Care

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $60,398 - $87,301 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Full Time/Part Time (Job share an option)
Requisition ID: REQ488235

Location: Negotiable (Between Buronga and Broken Hill)

Please note that to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 NSW.

What you'll be doing:

  • The Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Worker will work as a member of the Far West Local Health District Specialist Palliative Care Service to facilitate access to culturally responsive palliative care services specific to the identified needs of local Aboriginal people.
  • Provide cultural and health advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families receiving palliative care, ensuring care plans and bereavement support are inclusive of cultural considerations.
  • Maintain partnerships between the FWLHD Palliative Care Services and local Aboriginal communities, leaders and services, to raise awareness about Palliative Care and access to services..
  • Attend joint consultations with palliative care nursing / medical /allied health staff and Aboriginal patients and families.

What's on Offer:

  • Salary packaging (pay less tax!) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
  • Novated lease
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
  • New, modern staff accommodation
  • Support through advanced education & training
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible

  • The applicant must be of Aboriginal descent and be accepted to work within the far west communities with the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people from various communities. (NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).
  • Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) or equivalent health qualification and/or working towards the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice).
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in cancer services and palliative care reflected through work experience and/or attendance at relevant training and education, and awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal people in relation to grief and loss, and the impact of this on cultural and social wellbeing.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with health professionals across a range of settings and disciplines
  • Demonstrated computer skills and competency using a range of software programs (word processing, data entry etc.) and ability to meet documentation requirements using electronic medical record.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within the scope of the dedicated role, maintain confidentiality, manage competing expectations of community members, and personal resilience.
  • Current driver's license and ability to travel throughout the LHD as required.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Wilcannia connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Cumming on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 30th of May 2024

Refer code: 2252365. Far West Nsw Local Health District - The previous day - 2024-05-23 10:00

Far West Nsw Local Health District

Broken Hill, NSW
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