24 Oct
Nsw Government
The Rocks
Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part Time Position Classification : Aboriginal Health Worker Remuneration : $30.46 - $44.03 p/h plus super Hours Per Week : Up to 38 Requisition ID : REQ526090 Applications Close: 27 October 2024 What you'll be doing: The Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) provides cultural support and care coordination to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to Child & Family Health services by working in partnership with the clinical care providers. The AHW works in partnership with New Directions Midwives and provides cultural support and care coordination to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies, women and families.
The AHW is an important member of the multidisciplinary team based at Sutherland Hospital and extending to St George Hospital. The AHW provides a link between members of the Aboriginal Community and the service to promote early attendance at antenatal care and promote maternal and infant health and wellbeing. The AHW is an advocate for the women and their families, empowering them and enabling their participation in their families care, identifying obstacles to ongoing care, and finding solutions that will enhance care outcomes. The AHW assists the midwives to provide antenatal, postnatal care and early parenting and health information. They will also act to support continuity of care for Aboriginal families and women with complicated and at risk pregnancy including teenage mothers. Where you'll be working: The Community Maternity Services at Sutherland Hospital provides Maternity care as an outpatient model with an emphasis on continuity of care. The Community Maternity Services incorporates Midwifery Group Practice (MGP),
Maternity Antenatal / Postnatal Service (MAPS), the Antenatal Clinics, Midwifery in the home postnatally and the New Directions team, which provides antenatal and postnatal care to Indigenous mothers and babies. The Community Maternity Services strives to provide safe, woman centred care by working collaboratively with the women and families who engage with the service. L earn more about The Sutherland Hospital here . All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
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. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates: 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. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to : SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria: Being of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Holds or aspires to hold the Aboriginal Maternal Health Workers course or a minimum Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care Knowledge and understanding of significant issues in Indigenous health and its provision Demonstrated skills in health education,
care coordination and experience working as an Aboriginal health worker Understanding of maternal health issues impacting Aboriginal pregnant women, their infants and family Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated computer literacy Current NSW Drivers Licence Class C Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Georgia Brill on Georgia.Brillhealth.nsw.gov.au
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