About the Role
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This position plays a vital role in improving care coordination and reducing unnecessary hospital visits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic and complex conditions.
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* Advocate for Aboriginal patients across acute and emergency settings.
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* Collaborate with clinicians to promote culturally appropriate care and education.
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* Support clients and families in developing and engaging with goal-oriented, person-centred care plans.
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* Foster partnerships between service providers.
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* Provide tailored health education and encourage active participation in self-management programs.
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* Assist with capacity building by participating in education, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* To support clients by promoting early intervention, self-management, and culturally safe care pathways.
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* Collaborate with hospitals, community health, aged care, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
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* To foster partnerships between SWH, ACCHOs, and other service providers.
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* Provide tailored health education and encourage active participation in self-management programs.
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Requirements:
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* Relevant qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health, or Aboriginal Health, with current AHPRA registration (as applicable).
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* Strong skills in assessment, care planning, and service delivery.
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* Proven ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
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* Excellent communication skills in high-pressure, multidisciplinary settings.
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* In-depth understanding of community-based supports and networks.
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* A minimum of 5 years' experience in an acute or community health setting.
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* Advanced skills in time management, planning, and prioritising tasks.
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Benefits:
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* Excellent salary packaging options.
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* Internal and external professional development opportunities.
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* A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development.
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* Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
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About Us
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We pride ourselves on our values of Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership. We respect all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
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We are the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services.