WHO ARE WE?
Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provide quality care coordination for referred Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) clients with chronic disease and complex needs to support them in accessing relevant services according to their care plan with the aim of self-management in Primary Health Care (PHC).
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Client care
Work in the clinic team context in undertaking a range of care coordination activities for DDHS clients with chronic conditions and complex needs in accordance with their management plan.
including:
* Working effectively with Indigenous outreach workers to engage with clients.
* Arranging services outlined in the client management plan (e.g. specialist and allied health appointments, arrangements for home help, connections with support groups, etc.)
* Assisting clients to adhere to treatment programs and develop chronic condition self-management skills.
* Providing appropriate clinical care consistent with the requirements of the role (this may be in the client's home or clinic setting)
* Employ a holistic, culturally appropriate approach to the client, drawing out cultural or social issues which may be impacting the client.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
* Qualification as a health professional (e.g., Nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner) and current registration with AHPRA. (Consideration may be given to other appropriate qualifications/ training in specific circumstances and in consultation with the Department of Health)
* Well-developed knowledge of, and contemporary experience in, working with clients with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, respiratory and / or cardiac disease) and relevant management strategies.
* Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.
Desirable
* Experience working in a clinical practice or community health education program.
IN RETURN WE OFFER
* 6 weeks of annual leave.
* 5 days paid leave during the end-of-year shutdown (in addition to annual leave).
* Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options.
* Career development and training opportunities
For further information, please contact - Mercy Chepkoech| Team Leader- Care Coordination|
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO
* Willing to undergo a Police Check.
* Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
* Current driver's licence.
* Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
* Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
* Full rights to work in Australia.