Advanced Health Worker Maternal and Infant
2 days ago
**About the role
The Advanced Health Worker, Maternal and Infant role functions within a multi-disciplinary team to promote and deliver efficient, effective, clinically relevant and culturally appropriate patient outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families within the Jaghu Program. This role will also provide information and resources that enhances the ability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to make appropriate health care choices and navigate through the health care system.
About you
Proven ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (including patients, carers and communities) within a health-related context and having a clear understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and health related procedures.
Proven ability to communicate with individuals sensitively and appropriately from diverse cultural backgrounds while advocating on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Proven ability to exercise accountability and responsibility to ensure quality systems capture both patient specific and relevant statistical data, inclusive of collection, collation and reporting towards improving Indigenous Health outcomes.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Appointment, and future increment progression between pay points HWF3.1 to HWF3.5 requires: Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Progression between pay points HWF3.2 to HWF3.7, or HWF3.8 (limited to employees who meet the requirements of HED 04/23) requires: Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
**Benefits**:
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
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