Social WorkerPart Time RoleThe OpportunityAs a Social Worker in our hospital, you will be responsible for providing emotional support, counselling, practical assistance to patients and their families and ensure a smooth discharge.
You will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and support during their hospital stay.Your duties will include:Provide emotional support, counselling, and practical assistance to patients and their families.Work closely with healthcare professionals to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.Conduct assessments and coordinate appropriate community resources for patients who require ongoing support.Develop and implement discharge plans for patients, ensuring a safe and smooth transition to home or a community setting.Provide education and support to patients and families regarding hospital policies, procedures, and available resources.Skills and ExperienceA bachelor's or master's degree in social workRelevant experience working as a Social Worker in a hospital setting, with experience in an acute ward setting.Eligible to be an accredited member of AASW.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals.Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including internal and external agencies.Ability to work independently, flexibly and manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands.Knowledge of the Aged Care sector will be highly regarded.RequirementsMust provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 monthsAccording to the role, Ramsay may require aWorking-With-Childrencheck andproof of immunisationagainst infectious diseases.To ApplyAll applications must be lodged online.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.For enquiries, please contact Kylie Geelan via, ****** Close: 14th February 2025
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