Aboriginal Health Worker - Palliative Care
About the job
The Aboriginal Health Worker - Palliative Care plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families during their palliative and end-of-life journey. This job is essential for ensuring culturally responsive care and strengthening connections between patients, families, and health services. The team values collaboration, cultural competency, and a commitment to advocacy, making it a supportive and inclusive environment.
You'll be responsible for
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Supporting patients and families
Providing practical, social, and emotional wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families throughout the palliative care journey.🔗
Acting as a cultural conduit
Facilitating connections between Aboriginal communities and Canberra Health Services, offering expert advice on culturally responsive practices.🛤️
Developing referral pathways
Creating and embedding culturally responsive referral pathways and supporting the implementation of cultural protocols.What we're looking for
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Cultural identity confirmation
Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural identity is essential.View
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Experience in palliative care
Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in palliative settings.View
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Knowledge of cultural protocols
Understanding of Sorry Business/Sad News and Cultural Protocols guidelines.View
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