Social Worker HP3/HP4 - Sunnybank Private Hospital Permanent Part TimeProvide supportive and coordinated guidance, both clinically and administratively to patients across Inpatients and Outpatient Day Therapy Programs.We are looking for an experienced hospital Social Worker with a passion for excellence in customer service delivery to join our team.Availability required: 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Fridays).As a Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:Working independently with patients and as a multidisciplinary team member.Providing Social Worker support to patients across the Inpatient Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation, and CCU wards.Working closely with other members of the Allied Health Team including Discharge Planners to facilitate successful safe transition from hospital to home.Liaising with local support providers to meet the needs of patients discharging from hospital.Assisting team members with complex discharge planning needs.Benefits:Support from a diverse range of the Allied Health teamFree car parking adjacent to hospitalFree uniformAccess to fitness passportAccess to Press ReaderFlexible working timesSupport from Employee Assistance Program for staff and familiesCommunity-oriented hospital with high patient satisfaction focusOnsite imaging with QLD X-ray, access to S&N and QML pathologySunnybank Private Hospital is a 122-bed facility located on the Southside of Brisbane, offering acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. It is a vibrant and committed hospital that provides a range of coordinated healthcare services designed to deliver and improve the health and well-being of the community it serves.Why Healthscope?When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growthWe pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.Selection Criteria:Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social WorkEligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social WorkersAbility to work autonomously (sole therapist)Excellent organisation, time management, and self-management skillsHighly developed communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary teamCommitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence-based practiceSound knowledge of local service provision including those through My Aged Care and NDISKnowledge of hospital operations and processes including discharge planningKnowledge of EPOA, QCAT, adult guardian requirements, and responsibilitiesAvailability for Monday, Wednesday, Friday workApplications close: 22nd October 2024For further enquiries: Ben Dixon, Allied Health Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr
