Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced, CHHHS

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cairns is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced. The role involves empowering consumers through education, acting as a cultural liaison, and providing advocacy and support for health service clients. Competitive remuneration and various wellness programs are part of the offer.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Annual incremental increases

Career training and development

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Empower consumers to make informed health care decisions through consultation and education.
• Act as a cultural liaison and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Conduct timely home visits and manage cases for proper follow-up and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Empower consumers to make informed health care decisions.
• Act as a cultural liaison and network with various health services.
• Provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Skills

Consultation

Cultural Liaison

Advocacy

Job description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced, CHHHS

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns QLD

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will:

• Empowering consumers to make informed health care decisions through consultation, education and information sharing.
• Act as a cultural liaison to advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate Non-Government Organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and the Multidisciplinary Team in collaboration with and under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Provide effective support and advocacy for identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rapid Response Falls Service clients by conducting timely home visits, case management/conferencing, follow-up and referrals to relevant health services/programs.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.