Indigenous Health Promotions Officer (RN/EN)
Job No:
94082
Location:
Liverpool, NSW
- Are you a health professional looking for a new challenge?
- Lead a supportive, friendly long-serving and dedicated team!
- Attractive remuneration package circa $78,000 including super and generous salary packaging!
About the Organisation
The Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC) owned, Gandangara Health Service (GHS) is committed to serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader community with their expertise in cultural, economic, social and spiritual services and to achieving a better future for Indigenous Australians.
About the Opportunity
GHS now has a rewarding opportunity for an Indigenous Health Promotions Officer to join the Marumali team based in Liverpool, NSW on a full-time fixed term basis (until 30 June 2018) with the possibility to extend subject to funding.
This is not a traditional nursing role! Whilst there will be some clinical work, your main responsibility will be to manage and promote the Marumali program.
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, you will be responsible for identifying the roadblocks Aboriginal clients may face when trying to access healthcare, education and transport.
Once these obstacles have been identified, you will be responsible for providing effective strategies to ensure clients are receiving efficient and effective access.
More specifically, your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Collaborating with stakeholders to create pathways for Aboriginal clients to access health services;
- Preparing and presenting community presentations to promote Marumali and raise awareness;
- Providing evaluation of reports of clinical outcomes for clients serviced by Marumali;
- Providing initiated health assessments and reviews for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients referred to the program;
- Responding to general practitioners, allied health providers, and other stakeholders;
- Developing and maintaining strong links with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations; and
- Maintaining and coordinating Early Intervention groups/families and training as needed.
To be successful in this role, you will be an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse with previous experience in a similar role and/or background in community development.
Candidates will need to display excellent time management and organisational skills and will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team whilst having sound verbal and written skills.
An intermediate level of computer skills (MS Office) is also required.
While not essential, candidates with some knowledge of medical/clinical terms and chronic disease are desirable. As is previous experience in an Aboriginal health setting with a knowledge of local community networks.
As this role may also include some data collection and reporting, candidates with this experience will also be highly regarded.
Marumali is seeking an adaptable and flexible individual who can display the initiative, discretion and cultural sensitivity needed to support and drive the organisation's objectives and values. You must be able to operate effectively within a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary health team.
You will need to possess a keen interest in Indigenous culture, as well as a strong desire to help families within Aboriginal communities and demonstrated knowledge of health related issues in Indigenous Australians.
Individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note: Candidates are also required to hold a full NSW driver's licence.
About the Benefits
This is an amazing opportunity to join a tight-knit and long serving team who are driven to make a real difference in the lives of the local Aboriginal community.
In addition, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration package circa $78,000 including super and generous salary packaging.
You will also have access to one of three fully maintained pool vehicles.
Working for Gandangara Health Service you will be well supported in increasing your skills and knowledge throughout your career development. GHS puts a strong emphasis on job satisfaction and understands that its people are integral to the services they provide.
Please note: applicants will need to have a valid driver's licence and will be required to have police and working with children checks completed prior to commencement
If you think you have all the above skills and experience, then this position is for you - Apply Now!