About the role The Social Work cadet performs a range of clinical support activities and on-the-job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire an entry-level (mandatory) qualification for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland Health. The cadet will work under the delegation and supervision of a Social Worker in the provision of effective patient care as a member of the Complex Chronic Disease team.About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Perform a defined range of clinical assessment and interventions as delegated by Social Worker/s and work under their supervision.Initiate changes to interventions under the supervision of Social Worker/s using results from standardised assessments, decision support tools, clinical pathways and/or patient guidelines.Provide education to patients, their families and/or carers on a defined range of topics.Communicate effectively with all members of the team regarding patient care and progress, including relevant clinical documentation.Refer to and liaise with other care providers to achieve streamlined patient care.Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary meetings including case conferences and departmental meetings.Contribute to quality improvement and/or research projects.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognising the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value-driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting-edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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