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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Miller Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $123,391.88 per annumRequisition ID: REQ486418
Application Close Date: 19/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 22/05/2024 – 29/05/2024
Contact Details: Maree Tohi – 02 8781 0286 | Maree.Tohi@health.nsw.gov.au⚫️🟡🔴This position is advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may have to cite their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, in addition to the selection criteria.⚫️🟡🔴About the Opportunity
ACCP are currently looking for an amazing Clinical Team Leader NUM 1 to join our team/family. The Clinical Team Leader oversees the clinical functions of the SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (ACCP) to ensure the provision of care coordination services that are evidence based, holistic and responsive to the specific needs of Aboriginal clients and their families.The Clinical Team Leader will work collaboratively with the Aboriginal Chronic Care Program Manager to ensure the ACCP functions within a strong clinical governance framework that is culturally responsive and that the multidisciplinary team is supported to deliver effective service.The ACCP team is a small but mighty multidisciplinary team made up of Aboriginal Health Workers/Practioners, Care coordinators, Dietitians, Admin, CNC’s, Clinical Team Leader, Facility Manager and ACCP Program Manager.The team covers the whole SWSLHD with 3 office/clinic sites across the district – Wellama (Bankstown), Budyari (Miller) and ACCP offices (Miller).The team has a big focus on not only the wellbeing of our clients but also each other.The team work collaboratively in the provision of specialist services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and/or complex needs in a culturally safe, patient centred way to facilitate optimal health outcomes.The position aims to ‘Close the Gap’ in health disparities for Aboriginal people by addressing their chronic and complex health conditions and contributing factors.What You'll be Doing
To oversee the clinical functions of the SWSLHD Aboriginal Chronic Care Program (ACCP) to ensure the provision of care coordination services that are evidence based, holistic and responsive to the specific needs of Aboriginal clients and their families. The Clinical Team Leader will work collaboratively with the Aboriginal Chronic Care Program Manager to ensure the ACCP functions within a strong clinical governance framework that is culturally responsive and that the multidisciplinary team is supported to deliver effective services.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and . * Aboriginality – this position has been advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. This means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
- Demonstrated understanding of culturally safe health service models for Aboriginal health communities and experience delivering culturally safe health services to Aboriginal communities.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or management experience or equivalent work experience or a combination of study and experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated senior nursing experience with experience in leading staff and managing services in a relevant setting.
- Proven ability to ensure the human, physical and financial resources of the unit are managed to provide safe, compassionate, quality care that is culturally responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and manage conflicts and performance issues when they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the management of the unit and the delivery of evidenced based nursing care.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including .Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on , and .
