Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Hospital

7 days ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Hospital Liaison Officer to support and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and primary care providers within the Sunshine Coast region to ensure culturally appropriate and safe health services contribute to the improved health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south to Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Facilitate and maintain close liaison links with staff to enhance access to health services and practical social support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.
- Develop linkages with all relevant hospital wards, departments, and community services to facilitate admission, discharge planning and referral to follow-up services.
- Network and liaise between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, public sector agencies, patients, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs within the Hospital and Health Service.
- Promote and facilitate the identification process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to staff on admission and assist in improving processes.

Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.



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