Aboriginal Health Worker Palliative Care
Selection Criteria
- The applicant must be of Aboriginal descent and be accepted to work within the far west communities with the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people from various communities. (NB applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice) or equivalent health qualification and/or working towards the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Practice)
- Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in palliative care reflected through work experience and/or attendance at palliative care training and education, and awareness of the issues impacting Aboriginal people in relation to grief and loss, and the impact of this on cultural and social wellbeing
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with health professionals across a range of settings and disciplines.
- Demonstrated computer skills and competency using a range of software programs (word processing, data entry etc) and ability to meet documentation requirements using electronic medical record
- Demonstrated ability to work within the scope of the dedicated role, maintain confidentiality, manage competing expectations of community members, and personal resilience
- Current driver’s licence and ability to travel throughout the LHD as required
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Cumming on Melissa.Cumming@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26/04/2021
