Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker

  • 1 x Full Time Position
  • Located at the Jane Ardler Centre in Nowra

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
18th August 2023

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker will be required to work under the supervision & guidance of a responsive and dedicated health team providing services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population served by SCMSAC. This role will support the development of essential skills to provide culturally sensitive assessments, intervention, referral and education services as necessary for families and groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
    • With support collect, collate and co-ordinate health statistics and other information that is useful in improving Aboriginal health and well-being and appropriate program development, on a monthly basis.
    • Infection control management adhered to, without exception.
    • Administer basic treatments & interventions within the scope of training & under supervision
    • Perform basic pre-consult assessments and observations on existing and new clients within 10 minutes of their arrival under supervision & guidance.
    • Remove and dispose of sharps containers on a weekly basis as per SCMSAC procedures.
    • Compliance with National KPIs to report to NSW Health and client care requirements.
    • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities on an ongoing basis.
    • Participate in Cold chain management under supervision & guidance.
    • Recognise and report any changes in the health of clients immediately to an experienced health professional, in compliance with all policies and procedures.
    • Ensure all client and practice information is kept confidential.
    • Maintain clear lines of communication with colleagues, other health professionals and contractors.
    • Stock ordering every carried out on the last day of every month via the designated order form.
    • Consistently maintain knowledge of relevant Laws, Acts, Regulations, Standards, Charters, and competencies which affect Australian nursing care practices in line with AHPRA.
    • Attend all relevant meetings. Be punctual, prepared, and ready to participate.
    • Actively participate in monthly documented support and supervision sessions.
    • Participate in relevant annual performance reviews.
    • Other duties as reasonably directed by the CEO or delegate.
    REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

    Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria): For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please download above or contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

    Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

    Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025.

    Being vaccinated against Covid-19 is an inherent requirement of this role, to ensure that SCMSAC fulfils its WHS obligations. The incumbent must remain up to date with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) national advice regarding vaccines and booster shots.