Clinical Lead - Aboriginal Health Care Coordination
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Annum + Salary Packaging + 11.5% Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ539437
Applications Close: Sunday, 5th January 2025
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click here.
To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.
What we can offer you:
- Guidance, mentorship, and clinical supervision to support your development and growth
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the opportunity:
This pivotal role provides leadership and support within the Aboriginal Care Coordination Service, ensuring patients receive team-based, high-quality healthcare. Collaborating with the Aboriginal Health team, patients, caregivers, families, and community stakeholders, the Clinical Lead ensures culturally safe and patient-centered care that respects and uplifts Aboriginal communities.
As a Clinical Lead, you will:
- Coordinate and deliver exceptional care that reflects the needs of patients, families, and communities.
- Provide expert guidance and clinical supervision to support staff, especially in complex care situations.
- Act as a champion for culturally appropriate healthcare practices and continuous service improvement.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal Health, this role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose and create positive change.
What sets you apart:
The Clinical Lead - Aboriginal Health Care Coordination coordinates team-based healthcare services for patients, within the Aboriginal Health Care Coordination Service.
- You are experienced in triaging patients and coordinating clinical services including reviewing discharge summaries and referrals to community services.
- You are a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to prioritise effectively whilst critical thinking.
- Your connection to community and culture, with the implicit understanding of how to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within their kinship relationship of family, friends and land is vital in this role.
Where you'll be working:
The location for this position is flexible with Hunter New England Local Health District as we are committed to offering our employees a culturally safe environment while enabling flexible work options.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered (minimum 3 days/24hours per week).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Clarissa Robertson on Clarissa.McIlwain@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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