Care Coordinator - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30 September 2024


Location:
Miller Community Health Centre


Position Classification:
Exercise Physiologist Level 3, Dietitian Level 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Psychologist, Physiotherapist Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3


Remuneration:


Exercise Physiologist Level 3:
$2, $2,148.65 per week

Dietitian Level 3:
$2, $2,148.66 per week

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2:
$2, $2,176.29 per week

Psychologist:
$1, $2,096.58 per week

Physiotherapist Level 3:
$2, $2,148.66 per week

Occupational Therapist Level 3:
$2, $2,148.66 per week


Requisition ID:
REQ467352


Application Close Date:25/02/2024


Interview Date Range: 28/02/ /2024


About you

  • Are you passionate about working with our Local Aboriginal Community
  • Do you have experience in working with Chronic Health Disease management, and education
  • Do you have exceptional computer skills

About The Opportunity
ACCP are currently looking for an amazing Care Coordinator to join our teaM/Family.


The ACCP team is a small but mighty multidisciplinary team made up of Aboriginal Health Workers/Practioners, Care coordinators, Dietitians, Admin, CNC's, Clinical Team Leader, Facility Manager and ACCP Program Manager.


The team covers the whole SWSLHD with 3 office/clinic sites across the district - Wellama (Bankstown), Budyari (Miller) and ACCP offices (Miller).

The team has a big focus on not only the wellbeing of our clients but also each other.


The team works collaboratively in the provision of specialist services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and/or complex needs in a culturally safe, patient centered way to facilitate optimal health outcomes.


The position aims to 'Close the Gap' in health disparities for Aboriginal people by addressing their chronic and complex health conditions and contributing factors.


What You'll be Doing

The position is responsible for the provision of culturally safe, patient centred-care coordination services to Aboriginal patients and their families with chronic and/or complex needs.

The position will work collaboratively with an Aboriginal Health Worker to provide assessment, care coordination, and education to patients, families and carers that take into account clinical, psychosocial and cultural needs.


Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life.

We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.


The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.


As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage.

It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.


How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

  • Aboriginality this position has been advertised under the SWSLHD Aboriginal Targeted Recruitment Program. This means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, where found suitable, will be given higher priority. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? If so, please tell us about your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, including a brief description of your family and community connections.
  • Current registration with AHPRA as a practicing Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or professional qualifications in Social Work, Exercise Physiology or Dietetics which provides eligibility to the relevant professional association.

CNS Grade 2: 3 years relevant Full Time equivalent post registration experience and approved post graduate nursing/midwifery qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualification or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.


  • Demonstrated understanding of the range of factors that have influenced the health status of Aboriginal communities
  • Demonstrated extensive post graduate experience in the delivery of culturally safe chronic and complex health care coordination services for Aboriginal communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
  • Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
  • Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based chronic disease management services
  • Demonstrated understanding and participati

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