Aboriginal Health Worker - Palliative Care - Identified

Remuneration: $60,398 – $87,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Hlth Worker
Location: Awabakal – John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528992
Closing Date: Sunday, 17th of November

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria. 

About the role
We’re seeking an Aboriginal Health Worker to join our Palliative Care team at John Hunter Hospital. In this role, you will enhance access to and understanding of palliative care within the Aboriginal community, providing culturally appropriate and holistic support in both community and hospital settings.

As a vital part of the Palliative and End of Life Care team, you’ll offer social, emotional, and cultural support to Aboriginal families, guiding them through the palliative journey with compassion and understanding. Your work will be supported by our multidisciplinary team of Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Medical staff, with direct line management from the Deputy Director of Nursing, Medical and Interventional Services.

This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring palliative care services are responsive to Aboriginal cultural needs.

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) At hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer; 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 
• Superannuation contributions 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

 
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Cairns on Nicole.Cairns@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.