Job title: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner – Integrated Care Services, Aboriginal Chronic Care Program – PFT – Silverwater
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker/PractitionerRemuneration: $69,398.00 – $87,301.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ473899Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker/Practitioner – Integrated Care Services, Aboriginal Chronic Care Program – SilverwaterJust the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it’s needed most!If you’re passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.The RoleThe Aboriginal Health Worker will work within the Integrated Care Service (ICS) based in the health centres to increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal people and have a strong focus on the prevention and management of chronic disease with an emphasis on improving the patient journey from custody to community.The Integrated Care Service aims to support and enhance the existing systems to provide an integrated model of care for adult patients in custody and on release into the community with chronic or complex health conditions. Furthermore, ICS is to monitor patients from entry at reception through custody and post release unto the community, ensuring they receive seamless, timely, appropriate, and effective health care.Salary & BenefitsYour salary of 69,398.00 – $87,301.00 per annum (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:
- Additional allowances of up to $1.69 per hour
- Access to salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + Access to ADOs (if full time)
- Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Diversity & InclusivityWe are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.This is a dedicated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to prove Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. JH&FMHN deems it appropriate to seek confirmation of Aboriginal status from applicants applying for Aboriginal identified positions or targeted positions either during the interview process or prior to commencement of the position.Ready to Apply?The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:1. Describe how you would ensure your patients received seamless, timely and appropriate health care when they are released from custody and return to the community.2. Describe what makes you passionate about providing effective health care and support to Aboriginal patients and their families.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lyndall Baum on Lyndall.Baum@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Monday, 1 April 2024 11:59 pm
Expected salary: $69398 – 87301 per year
Location: Silverwater, NSW
Job date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:07:29 GMT
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