Posted:
8/29/2024, 4:17:44 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Aboriginal Health Worker – Alcohol & Drug Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 8 hours per week
Position Grade: Aboriginal Health Worker Year 1-2
Salary: $60, 398- $63,759 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2009
Department Name: Rankin Court Treatment Centre, Darlinghurst
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Come and work for one of the largest inner-city hospitals in Sydney.
Servicing a wide variety of patients from across the CBD and Eastern Suburbs; including providing care to trauma, medical, surgical, and mental health & drug and alcohol adult patients. Based in Darlinghurst surrounded not only by our community we have great public transport links, food from all around the world and a village like community spirit in the heart of the city.
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Work the 8hrs per week around studies or other employment
Work/Life balance coupled with regular team social activities
Education excellence 7 days a week and exposure to St Vincent’s health network
Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical programs and education
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Come join our fantastic, supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team! Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD. Rankin Court Treatment Centre is one of nine clinical units of the Alcohol and Drug Service at St Vincent’s Hospital. Our progressive and innovative team offers plenty of room for growth and are dedicated to helping you shape your career in the way you desire with our clients and community at the centre.
Working within a harm minimisation framework, the suitable candidate will take a clinical focused patient support role within a multidisciplinary team in managing clients’ opioid dependency, and other psychosocial factors related to their health and welfare.
This role is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role providing culturally sensitive and safe engagement with Aboriginal clients. The successful candidate must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she/they lives or has lived.
You will be able to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who are dealing with health-related issues primarily in the acute and sub-acute settings within the Drug and Alcohol service.
You will have the ability and experience in engaging with Aboriginal people and communities in a health care setting and experience in but not limited to Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, and Domestic Violence.
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as well as an understanding of the health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Demonstrated experience in working constructively with Aboriginal communities and personnel.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with Aboriginal people on sensitive matters.
Demonstrated understanding of clients with drug and alcohol issues along with an understanding of harm reduction principles, or a willingness to learn.
Demonstrated written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, along with adequate computer skills including Microsoft Office and Patient Record Systems.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care