Advanced Health Worker
South West Hospital and Health Service
Posted 6 days ago
Your opportunity
The role of Advanced Health Worker (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) will function within the interprofessional team to enhance the delivery of respectful and culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as their carer's and families. Care extends to the family's local community, kinship system and to primary care teams. Additionally, the role functions at a service level to lead service improvement, cross-cultural education, sharing of knowledge and mentorship to strengthen delivery of culturally responsive, holistic and well-coordinated care to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their family, cultural sensitivities are central to all aspects of care which involves creating cultural safety to support families in identifying and voicing their cultural beliefs and practices. It extends to providing expert advice to the multidisciplinary team to ensure cultural beliefs and practices are acknowledged and accommodated during their health journey.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Charleville is a designated Remote Incentive Scheme (RIS) site in accordance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No.2) 2023. This attracts additional entitlements which may include:
- An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
- Professional development leave!
- Return airfares (including your spouse and dependent children) to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
- Additional annual leave per annum!
- Appointment and transfer expenses!
Please note: Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.
Escape the city crowds and discover the red dirt wonderland where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Charleville is the largest town in South West Queensland, situated on the banks of the Warrego River in the heart of Mulga Country. Charleville is a reminder that the good things in life shouldn't be hurried, it's a chance to embrace the simple things in life and a celebration of community spirit with the annual Charleville Cup Races the highlight of summer.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution!
- Grow your career in South Wests highly skilled and diverse team!
- People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Charleville has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
About South West Hospital and Health Service
South West Hospital and Health Service
icon A $3.3 million upgrade and refurbishment program is under way at the Charleville Hospital, as part of a $51.58 million state-wide rural hospital rectification works program due for completion by August 2015.
icon Along with the other works, another $2 million is being spent on upgrading ageing water piping at Charleville Hospital, with completion also expected by August 2015.
icon A $3 million upgrade to the Roma Hospital including updates to essential fire and electrical safety systems was completed in early 2014.
icon Master planning for the long-term future of the Roma and Charleville hospitals was completed in mid-2014 and a formal request submitted to Government for the construction of new hospitals at each centre. This request will be considered as part of future government capital works programs.
icon A $500,000 refurbishment of the Emergency Department at St George Hospital was completed in late 2014. The upgrade includes a triage area to improve workflow and patient confidentiality. The work was funded by the South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) out of its 2013–14 budget community dividend.
icon A new seven-bed sub-acute/rehabilitation service at Roma Hospital was opened in mid-2014. The unit provides geriatric evaluation and management, as well as rehabilitation services for the South West region.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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