Registered Nurse
You will be working on the traditional lands of the Dharug and Guringai peoples. You will be based at Bungee Bidgel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH) and Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) whilst working closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community of Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $1,382.77 - $1,941.45 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532618
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.
We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
NSLHD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service
Identify and engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander clients who are at risk of developing diabetes, cardiac or respiratory disease to provide health education and proactive links with chronic and complex care.
Working within the Chronic Care Team with ongoing engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Start Islander clients enrolled in the Chronic Disease Management Program (CDMP) and the Integrated Team care (ITC) Program as well as support and deliver clinical services.
You will be liaising with community health, allied health and hospital staff, General Practitioners and community for the development and implementation of health-related programs initiatives.
You will be required to act as an advocate to protect and promote the health of individuals and community. Ensure equitable access to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
You will liaise with Government and non-Government organisation to ensure activities are coordinated and complementary of each other.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Exemption is claimed under section 14d of the anti-discrimination act 1977.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated commitment to work with and build positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, clients, families and carers.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when working within complex situations and by applying evidence based practice and critical thinking.
- Ability to establish links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote the importance of improving health outcomes and encourage and support the increased use of health services. This includes 715 MBS Health Assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and MBS care planning and follow-up items.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Shine on Peter.Shine@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 21 November 2024
