Make every day different by joining our Rapid Response Falls Service, Adult Community Health Service team. We have a current vacancy as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Advanced.

Job details

About us: We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

About your role:

• Act as a cultural liaison to advocate, liaise, network and refer to appropriate Non-Government Organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and the Multidisciplinary Team in collaboration with and under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Provide effective support and advocacy for identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rapid Response Falls Service clients by conducting timely home visits, case management/conferencing, follow-up and referrals to relevant health services/programs.
• Coordinate and conduct ongoing health promotion and education sessions with individuals and families within the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander This may include but is not limited to, falls prevention, chronic disease, health screening, and general care for older people.
• Empowering consumers to make informed health care decisions through consultation, education and information sharing.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CAH644951 Role description (PDF, 652KB)
  Role Description
  
  1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants