Job title: Principal Aboriginal Health Worker – Shellharbour Hospital
Company: NSW Health
Job description: Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Facility: Shellharbour Hospital
Position Classification: Principal Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $46.91 – $48.93 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ471655
Applications Close: 2 April 2024This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only in accordance with Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014, applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion.An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977Work days can be negotiated for this position.What you’ll be doingThe Principal Aboriginal Health Worker (PAHW) position includes a large complex clinical component and will provide a specialist service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, clients, consumers and their family/carers/kinship groups. The position plays a lead role in facilitating relationships between Aboriginal patients and Health professionals, advocating for the needs of Aboriginal patients by educating and advising Health professionals on the delivery of culturally safe and secure healthcare.The PAHW will develop models of care for Aboriginal people to ensure a safe and culturally appropriate transition of care between the primary prevention, primary care, hospital based care and highly specialised tertiary health services, with improved discharge and onward referral processes. The PAHW and Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) play a key role in combating the high burden of disease and mortality rates in Aboriginal communities and works within a primary health care framework to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.The PAHW may provide clinical supervision and cultural support for other AHWs across Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) hospital and community based settings.The position works collaboratively with the Social Work Departments and multidisciplinary teams within hospital and health services, and with patients shared across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Practice is consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) 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.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria:
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have tertiary (degree) qualifications in a field related to Aboriginal Health.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in Aboriginal primary health care ability including casework and counselling and demonstrated experience and ability in supervising and providing leadership to Aboriginal Health workers.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities including the local Aboriginal community. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultures, health and welfare issues/services and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, show advocacy skills, and ability to prioritise workloads and provide clinical supervision and cultural support.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop partnerships and relationships across health service teams.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of quality improvement and demonstrated ability in development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion and health education programs, and the capacity to implement strategic directions of the NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2013-2023.
- Current NSW driver’s licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Reema Aruldass on Reema.Aruldass@health.nsw.gov.au
Expected salary: $46.91 – 48.93 per hour
Location: Shellharbour, NSW
Job date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:09:08 GMT
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