Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Worker

Position Title: Palliative Care Aboriginal Health Worker
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Health Service Manager Level 1
Salary: $81,581 - $108,532 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019 as amended or in force from time to time.
Department Name: Aboriginal Health Unit
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Aboriginal Health Unit. The role will serve as a primary conduit between SVHS and local Aboriginal communities and will provide non-clinical services including cultural and medical advocacy and developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships between SVHS and the local Aboriginal community. The role will provide community outreach on culturally specific perception of death and dying specific to Aboriginal patients, their carers and families and promote cultural awareness of the local community's cultural beliefs and needs by participating in debriefing and information sharing sessions with other members of the Palliative Care team including specialist doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
Our Aboriginal Health Unit provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, as well as their families and carers. We provide practical, social and wellbeing support, as well as support to seek accommodation for patients and families from regional, rural and remote areas. The Aboriginal Health team works closely with all clinical, allied health and integrated care teams to support Aboriginal and Torres Islander patients with their individual needs. We are seeking a skilled and energetic Aboriginal Palliative Care Worker who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are compassionate, empathetic, strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Theses qualities contribute to healthcare professionals in providing the best care possible to our patients.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (Note – this is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
3. Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care and/or Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (and/or working towards) and/or Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care qualification (and/or working towards), and/or Diploma of Aboriginal Primary Health Care (and/or working towards) or equivalent work experience.
4. Superior understanding of Aboriginal culture and the issues affecting Aboriginal people including their primary health and welfare needs and experience in providing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
5. High level skills in time management, liaison and negotiation, including the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a high demand environment with competing demands. 6. High level written and verbal communication skills, with experience in providing support and advocacy for Aboriginal patients, families and carers.
7. Effective skills in a range of office computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel as required.
Applications close on 7 March 2024
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