Aboriginal Chronic Care Nurse
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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- REQ582387 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Support Aboriginal clients with culturally safe chronic care services.
- Be a key advocate for health needs across Western Sydney communities.
- Build strong community links through respectful, holistic nursing care.
Make a real impact - support Aboriginal clients with chronic conditions through culturally safe, coordinated care across Western Sydney.
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
The Aboriginal Chronic Care Nurse (ACCN) Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 will support the provision of nursing services to the Aboriginal community residing across western Sydney. The ACCN will facilitate information sharing, planned care and care coordination for Aboriginal clients with chronic conditions and / or for those who have complex care needs due to health issues. The ACCN will, through liaison and networking, - identify, address and advocate for the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and carers. The ACCN will demonstrate respect and understanding for Aboriginal families and the communities in which they live, supporting services to deliver care that is culturally appropriate and safe.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Evidence of Diversity claim: Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander
Selection Criteria:
- This is an identified Aboriginal Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and exemption is claimed under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW.
- Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with recent postgraduate clinical nursing experience three (3) years full time equivalent post registration experience.
- Post registration graduate qualifications relevant to performing the role of Clinical Specialist Grade 2 for Aboriginal Chronic Care e.g. Advanced Nursing and/ Aged Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and /or Diabetes Management, and /or Renal Nursing or equivalent.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in case management, including care coordination and education on self-management for Aboriginal people living with complex and chronic conditions, using culturally appropriate and advanced clinical skills in patient/client Assessment and care planning.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research and best practice Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community based services.
- Demonstrate ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ582387
Applications Close: 29th June 2025
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Leona Mcgrath on Leona.Mcgrath@health.nsw.gov.au
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
