South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Sydney South NSW
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker
Remuneration: $30.46 - $44.03 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ531555
What you'll be doing The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) is responsible for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when dealing with health-related issues at The Sutherland Hospital (TSH). The AHLO is required to work effectively with hospital staff and other agencies in the community, in order to provide support and assistance to persons and families receiving care at TSH.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
South Eastern Sydney 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. This position is targeted for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads, to work independently as well as part of a team and to work within a hospital setting.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 in which the Aboriginal Health Worker works.Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, including historical contexts which may influence Aboriginal health, and national and state policies/strategies relating to Aboriginal health.Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, and network with other services and health professionals.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.Competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (e.g. MS Word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets).Knowledge of quality improvement and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Emma Middlemiss on ******
Applications Close: 20 November 2024
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