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Care Coordinator

Job Category
Clinical
Position Type
Full Time
Application Closing Date
07-01-2024
Salary
$73,776 - $108,640
  • Location: Malak and Palmerston
  • Duration: Full-time, fixed-term until 30th June 2024 (option for re-deployment to other roles post contract) 
  • Vacancies: 2
  • Classification: Based on qualifications and experience

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WHO ARE WE?

Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Services (DDHS) is a not-for-profit, Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that is committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) region in the Norther Territory.

We are focused on acute care, immunisation, chronic disease management, women’s health, men’s health, child and maternal health and sexual health.

We also provide a range of community programs in areas including health promotion, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

WHAT WILL YOU FOCUS ON?

You will provide care coordination for referred clients with chronic disease and complex needs and support them in accessing relevant services in accordance with their care plan, with the aim of self-managed primary health care (PHC)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with Indigenous Outreach Workers to engage clients.
  • Arrange services in accordance with the management plan, including transport to and from appointments for clients and family.
  • Support clients to adhere to treatment plans and develop self-care management skills for chronic and complex conditions.
  • Maintain client records.
  • Expedite client access to urgent and essential allied health specialists or services.
  • Employ a holistic, culturally appropriate approach with clients, identifying cultural or social issues that may be impacting the client.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong awareness and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualification in Nursing, Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, or similar.
  • Current AHPRA registration.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working with, and demonstrating extensive knowledge of, chronic and/or complex health conditions.
  • Well-developed knowledge of relevant health and related services in the Darwin region.
  • High levels of resilience and flexibility, with the ability to deal with challenging and confronting situations.
  • High proficient in computer literacy and ability to use a wide range of platforms, including client information systems
  • Experience working in clinical practise or community health education programs (desirable)
CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Chen Rocco for Malak and Jenna March for Palmerston

08 8942 5400

To be considered for this position you need to supply the following documentation with your application: 

  • Current resume and cover letter.
  • Covid-19 vaccination certificate, or evidence of exemption. 
  • Current drivers’ licence.
  • Work right documents (Australian passport/birth certificate OR international passport with visa).
  • Relevant qualifications.

Any applications that do not contain the required documentation will be disregarded and will not be progressed.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
  • 6 weeks annual leave.
  • 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave).
  • Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum.
  • Compensated to attend and support a NAIDOC week event annually.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

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COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CHILDREN

Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children's card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.

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