Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Nursing and Midwifery Services, Port AugustaSalary: $76,561 - $80,256 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - OPS4 The RoleThe Aboriginal Family Birthing Program is dedicated to enhancing birth experiences and outcomes for Aboriginal women and their families through culturally tailored care.
This program offers a seamless journey from antenatal to postnatal care, ensuring continuous family support for up to six weeks after birth.Our Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Care (AMIC) Practitioner plays a pivotal role within a dedicated health care team of midwives and doctors, providing comprehensive antenatal, birthing, and postnatal services.
The program focuses on: Making essential services readily available to Aboriginal women and their families.Helping families navigate and link to community resources and referral services.Ensuring services and practices meet cultural needs with the utmost respect and safety.Supporting the mental and emotional health of families throughout their journey.Contributing to research and practices that address culturally specific needs of pregnant women and their families.Participating in the creation and refinement of health policies and procedures.Crafting and assessing educational initiatives to promote better health outcomes.
The AMIC Practitioner will deliver care across various settings, including hospitals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, and home visits, ensuring that each family receives personalized and compassionate support.To be applicable for this role you must: have a certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40213)hold the Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set – Clinical (HLTSS00031) under the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50213).be registered/eligible for registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia and who holds/is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, learn more about what is.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network has determined that an exemption to prefer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants granted by the Equal Opportunity Tribunal of South Australia under sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) applies to this position.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.Open to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent ONLY.
Job Ref: 873901 The RegionThe Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities.
With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region.
With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work.
There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop and grow.
Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services.Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Want to discover more watch: For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .
Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g.
aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Ref: 873901 EnquiriesAlison Hoare Phone: 8668 7506 E-mail: Application Closing DateTuesday 17th December 2024 - 11.55PM Attachments