Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Ungooroo Medical Service is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service, which aims to deliver culturally appropriate primary health care services, advocacy and social and emotional support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in our community.

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is looking for an experienced ITC Care Coordinator - Full time (or Part-Time Available) to join our Integrated Team care program. This team supports Aboriginal people living with chronic health conditions to improve their access to specialists and other allied health support.

This is not an Identified position, but we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

About the role

- Contribute to better treatment and management of complex chronic conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

- Improve access to appropriate health care through care coordination and provision of supplementary services

- Improve access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to culturally appropriate mainstream primary care.

- Provide culturally appropriate care.

- Maintain patient records in accordance with My Health Record system

- Data collection and reporting

- Work in collaboration with stakeholders

- Understanding of WHS requirements and compliance





About You

- Demonstrate a patient-focused approach to care

- Genuine empathy and interest in patient needs.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.

- Maintain absolute confidentiality around patient and practice information

- Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all relevant legislation and obligations affecting nursing and patient care.

- Maintain a vigilant attitude to accuracy

- Ability to work cooperatively and independently

- Ability to prioritise and organise your time

- Always represent Ungooroo in a confident and positive manner

Qualifications and Experience

- Qualification in health such as Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses or Aboriginal Health Workers. Aboriginal Health Workers will have completed the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (consideration may be given to other appropriate qualifications in specific circumstances)

- Demonstrated understanding of the local health system and referral pathways.

Please note: Applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a Criminal History Check

Find out more about Ungooroo at www.ungooroo.com.au or email ••••@ungooroo.com.au.

📌 Care Coordinator (Integrated Team Care) (Singleton)
🏢 Ungooroo Aboriginal
📍 Singleton