General Social Worker
Temporary Part-Time (maternity leave) 64hrs- 4 days / week
Healthscope - Hunter Valley Private Hospital
Remuneration
Dependent on Qualifications
Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department
About the Service
Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located in Shortland on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing overnight & 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.
Applications close: 24th December 2025
For further enquiries: Melissa Dunn, Senior Social Worker -
To Apply
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
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