Job Opportunity
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The Social Work team operates in accordance with a patient-centered philosophy and care goals. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.
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Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services that increase the quality of life and participation in care.
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* Counselling
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* Discharge Planning
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* Crisis interventions
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* Bereavement counselling
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* Family support
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* Care coordination
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* Making Appropriate referrals
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* Community liaison
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Social Work provides services in various locations and clinical specialties, including:
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* Trauma - Emergency, ICU, Burns, TAC, Hyperbaric
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* Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS
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* Cardiology including Transplant and Cardiothoracic
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* Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant, Radiotherapy, Haematology and Palliative Care
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* General Medical Units
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* Aged Care and Neurosciences
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* Renal and Cystic Fibrosis
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Our ideal candidate will be able to liaise effectively with health professionals, family members and community agencies.
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Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments through the use of clinical reasoning to formulate timely quality discharge plans is essential.
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We are seeking a skilled social worker to join our team and provide advanced casework expertise to patients.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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* Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
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* Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
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* Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferable
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* Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
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* Previous experience working within a hospital setting
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* Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role
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Benefits:
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* Salary packaging
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* Discounted private health insurance
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* Onsite parking (subject to availability)
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* Gym and library facilities (hospital location)
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* Close to public transport and shops
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Application Instructions:
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Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.
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We look forward to reviewing your application.