Aboriginal Patient Navigator

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Aboriginal Patient Navigator role at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The First Nations Health Unit is led by the Unit's Director Aboriginal Health. The Unit consists of a First Nations Health Liaison Officer (FNHLO), First Nations Clinical Nurse Support Officers, a workforce coordinator and finally, a Bioethicist, all of whom are covering inpatient and outpatient services, workforce improvements and education and research.

Responsibilities
  • Help assess, plan, provide and coordinate First Nation patient and consumer care.
  • Develop & maintain strong relationships with the Aboriginal Community, Aboriginal Organisations, and community providers.
  • Perform and support nurses to perform culturally safe interventions and procedures in accordance with Indigenous best practice and RMH policies & procedures.
  • Assist with clinical interpretation for other FNHLO team members.
  • Provide quality patient focused care to First Nations patients and their carer as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Develop strong internal networks and relationships to improve the delivery of care to First Nations Cancer patients, within and external to the organisation, including participation in relevant meetings.
About You
  • Have a sound knowledge of and understanding of First Nations culture, society, and kinship networks.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in and commitment to the provision of First Nations health services in a mainstream health, primary care, or welfare sectors.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written health communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong links across the acute health and emergency care sector as well as community and government providers.
  • A deep understanding of state and local First Nations Health issues and initiatives.
  • Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent) or willingness to attain relevant qualifications.
Benefits
  • The Unit/RMH is committed to providing evidence based, patient-centred practice to First Nations patients, carers, and their families in accessing care at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
  • Our First Nations Health Unit is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations people through advocacy, education and support.
  • Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options, monthly paid day off for full time staff.
  • Together with our commitment to provide great care is our aspiration for the Royal Melbourne Hospital to be a great place to work for First Nations staff.
Important information

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

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