Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator

Job Description:

- Fitzroy location
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Full time, permanent position

About the Role

The Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing direct clinical support to Identified First Nations and Non identified patients with health related issues through:
- Continuing to facilitate the successful integration of an Aboriginal health role within Health Independence Program (HIP) and Health care for the Homeless services at SVHM- Focusing on reducing the rate of hospital admission/readmission and presentation to the Emergency Department for First Nations clients with complex psychosocial and health issues, through the provision of care coordination including clinical services of engagement, assessment, care planning, support, referral and planning for discharge from the service- Improvement of linkages across the acute and primary health sector to improve access to services for First Nations clients with complex needs- Leading the development of cultural support, training and development of tools and resources in collaboration with Wilam Ngarrang to support the provision of culturally sensitive health care across the service.

The classifications for this position range from:
Registered Nurse Grade 4A YW17 ($104,816 per annum)

Allied health Grade 2 Social Work SC21 - SC24 ($83,361 - 95,825 per annum), or Occupational Therapy VF6 - VF9 ($83,361 - 95,825 per annum)

Your Contribution- A health professional with qualifications relevant to HIP (Social Work/Occupational Therapy/Nursing) minimum 4 years’ experience in relevant acute/community setting- Eligible for registration/membership with AHPRA or Discipline Specific Association (where applicable).- Of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent- Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations culture and values and social health issues- Experience in working constructively with First Nations communities and personnel- Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Health System and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we offer- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program and STAR (our Peer supported stress management program)- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals- Culture of continuous improvement

ALERT Psychosocial Stream

This position will sit within the SVHM Healthcare for the Homeless program (HfH) multi-disciplinary ALERT Psychosocial stream.

ALERT aims to improve health outcomes for people who either frequently present, or who are at risk of presenting to hospital, because of chronic disease or complex medical and / or psychosocial issues.

The key target groups for ALERT include patients with complex needs who fall under one or more of the key risk factors; substance use, mental health issues, homelessness, disability and complex aged care issues.

St Vincent’s has a strong history of partnership and advocacy with Victorian First Nations Communities. This position integrates and works closely in planning, professional development, quality activities and research within the First Nations Services. First Nations Services drives self-determination, co-design and cultural safety for First Nations people across the organisation through policy reform, improvement projects, consultation and cultural support for staff and patients.

The Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer team within the First Nations Services works collaboratively with our medical teams to provide cultural social and emotional wellbeing support to our First Nations patients.

This position is responsible operationally to the Manager of ALERT: Healthcare for the Homeless and Cultural responsibilities with the Manager of the AHLO team.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

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