General Social Worker - Temporary Position
Hunter Valley Private Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave)
Hours per Fortnight: 64hours
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Location: Shortland NSW
Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department
About the Service: HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing Day Surgery
and Outpatient Rehabilitation services.
About the Position: As the Social Worker, you will be required to work with inpatients and outpatients from the Rehab, Medical and Surgical Units to provide professional social work service. The service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review for patients and their family / carers referred to the service.The caseloads are varied and can include neurological, orthopedics, amputee, chronic illness, and palliative care.
The available position offers a Social Worker the opportunity to be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and work within the Social Work team.
About You: The successful candidate will have:
* An approved Degree in Social Work that includes eligibility for membership with the AASW;
* Police and Working with Children Checks;
* Hospital experience;
* Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences;
* Demonstrated conflict resolution skills;
* Ability to prioritise caseload and work within timeframes;
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage both clinical workload and administrative duties;
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement;
* Knowledge on a variety of health related conditions;
* Ensure patient/consumer care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge;
* Knowledge of local community support services;
* Knowledge of aged care services ;
* Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
We are conveniently located in Shortland, Newcastle – a short drive from the acute public hospital systems. Please visit our website for further information on the hospital at
Eligibility list for future temporary and full time/part time vacancies will also be created.
Applications close: 15 th July 2025
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CValong with the contact details of2 professional referees.
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