Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Identified - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service - Port Macquarie/Kempsey

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: 60398 - 87301
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ518538 Advertising Closes: 14 October 2024

The MNCLHD are currently seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to provide flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service for Aboriginal clients and the community to achieve better health outcomes and will and develop strong relationships and partnerships to improve better access to health services for Aboriginal community within the Mid North Coast Local Health District.
This position is based across Port Macquarie and Kempsey for the Mid North Coast Local Health District

The Aboriginal Health Worker will:

• Establish and maintain a communication network between health providers and the community
• Identify the health needs of individuals, groups and the wider Aboriginal community with the aim of reducing 28 day readmissions and encouraging a maintenance of health in the home with family, community and partners.
• Participate in the provision of health promotion programs, appropriate referral, advice and information including basic health screening and monitoring
• Network and liaise with other service providers to ensure a coordinated approach to health service delivery
• Identify social and emotional wellbeing issues and refer and support as necessary
• Undertake administrative tasks including maintenance of records, data collection and documentation ensuring the confidentiality of all clients is maintained
• Ensure that services are provided in ways that maximise cultural safety, acceptability and respect
• Assist in the collection of health data as delegated by a health professional
• Work closely with other Health Professionals (such as Social Workers, Nursing and Medical Staff) to enhance and support wholistic care for Aboriginal patients through advocacy, cultural safety, soft referrals and external collaborations with services such as NDIS and ACAT.
• Actively promote and participate in patient safety and ongoing quality improvement programs and engage in practices that promote the best possible health outcomes for patients/clients, and supports a culture of patient safety, clinical quality and innovation.

Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council.

Further information on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained at https://hire.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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What we Offer

With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with MNC Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
• Allocated Days off (ADO) for full time employees
• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development & Learning
• Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

The Organisation

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospital sites and 12 Community Health Centres.

Our local health district is committed to being a child safe organisation, it was important for our teams to learn about the Child Safe Standards and their use as a framework for making organisations safer for children and young people.10 Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

MNCLHD are the first local health district in Australia to achieve the status of recognition as a Veteran Employment Supporter which recognises organisations for their current workplace policies and practices that support veteran employment. Veteran Employment Commitment

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS

1. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. All applicants must supply either a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Exemption is claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
2. Holds or aspires to hold a minimum Certificate III qualification in Aboriginal Primary Health Care or a minimum Certificate III health qualification in the area of care in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works and a willingness to participate in additional training as required.
3. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, historical contexts which may influence health relevant Aboriginal health and other national and state policies/strategies
4. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals.
5. Knowledge of: confidentiality; documentation and information management; relevant legislation; ethics and duty of care; and mandatory reporting requirements in an Aboriginal primary health care environment
6. Competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (eg word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets)
7. Current Driver's Licence and ability to travel as required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Brett Johnson on brett.johnson3@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024