Job Title : Experienced Hospital Social WorkerDuration : ASAP until 7th March + possible extensionCompensation : Up to $1000 for travel + accommodationExperienced Hospital Social Worker required for a hospital based in North Queensland. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of allied health staff. The caseload will cover Palliative Care and part-time Acute Rural Generalist Caseload.Hours : 0800-1630 Monday to Friday with 1 hour unpaid break (7.5 hours per day)Accommodation : Can be provided for the candidate for the length of contractResponsibilities :Working alongside the hospital-based Social Work team and the community-based Palliative Care teamCaseload will be varied depending on experience, but could include inpatient adults (including maternity) and paediatrics, palliative care inpatients and community-based patients, Emergency Dept, and outpatient bereavement servicesWorking with a large First Nations Australian population, with opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous Liaison OfficersEngaging in team activities including weekend adventures such as camping, rodeos, and local eventsRequirements :If you trained overseas, you must have been assessed by the AASW BEFORE you applyHospital experience is essential; candidates without recent hospital experience will not be consideredThis is NOT a mental health roleThis region offers a real insight into Outback Australia, with a wide range of places to enjoy 4 wheel driving, camping, fishing, and hiking. A great location for any intrepid explorer!
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