Aboriginal Care Coordinator - Part Time Fixed Term Contract
Combining the Aboriginal Health Worker role with care coordination, identify and support activities aimed at improving access to available services.
Summary about this job
Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Company: G P down south
Location: Bunbury & South West
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-2425-9188
Fax: +61-3-8022-9338
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Detail information about job Aboriginal Care Coordinator - Part Time Fixed Term Contract. Terms and conditions vacancy
GP down south is a not for profit organisation providing health and wellbeing services to the South West regions of WA. The Down South Aboriginal Health team assist Aboriginal community members access culturally appropriate services to promote and improve better health outcomes.
An opportunity exists for a qualified Aboriginal Health Worker or an Enrolled or Registered Nurse who would like to develop their career further in Primary Healthcare, through the delivery of Aboriginal Care Coordination services.
A minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Aboriginal Health Work or qualifications as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse is essential for this position, with a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of determinants of health within Aboriginal communities.
GP down south is specifically seeking a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent in accord with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
The role of the Care Coordinator is to develop preventative focussed health care to assist ATSI clients involved in the Integrated Team Care (ITC) program. You will also be required to deliver culturally appropriate clinical services working in partnership with other service providers such as General Practitioners, primary outreach services, and the local community.
Applicants will need to provide the following when applying for the position:
- An up to date copy of your Resume
- Cover Letter
- Your answers addressing the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Application package.
Head to our website www.gpdownsouth.com.au to download an application package or call Sharron Kamp on 9537 5500 to receive a copy.
Applications close at 4.30pm on Tuesday 31 July 2018.