Social Worker
Job Summary
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Flexible casual work that supports your work-life balance
- Make a meaningful difference where it matters most
Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital fondly known as the San caring for people is at the core of who we drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients anditsa shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our teamyoullfeel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning flexibility great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés gift shop florist and even a hairdresser
- Plusmany more!
What you will be doing in this role
We areseekinga compassionateadaptableand experiencedSocial Workerto join our multidisciplinary team in a casual capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician who enjoys the variety and fast pace of a hospital environment and is passionate about supporting patients and their families throughthe challenges they face during hospitalisation and discharge.
By collaborating with relevant multi-disciplinary team members you will lead and coordinate the safe transition of patientsback with the care team about new admissions and upcomingdischargesandrecommend services to meet patients healthcare a key role in liaising with patient familiesandinitiateconferences and action plans.
This is a Casual positionto cover ad-hoc leave for the team. Shifts are Monday-Fridaybetween8amand4.30pm.
Whowerelooking for
- Youllhavea Social Work degree from a recognised university.
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Recent experience in discharge planning within an acute care setting.
- Strong communicationskills with the ability to engage professionally and compassionately with patients familiesvisitorsand colleagues.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An empathetic organised and detail-oriented work style along with a commitment to upholding Adventist Healthcares values of excellence and integrity.
About Us
Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL)operatesseveral businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San) San Day Surgery Hornsby San Radiology & NuclearMedicineand Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSWs largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit we continually reinvest incutting-edgetechnology and facilities providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500 employees 1400 Accredited Medical Officers 300 volunteers and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates willbe requiredto complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional referencesfunctional questionnairea national police check working with children check vaccination evidence among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role thenwedlove to hear from you. Simply click on the Apply button andwellkeep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed ifdeemedsuitable. Therefore we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more then please feel free to contact our Talent AcquisitionPartnerOlivia Jacobson.Please note thatno applications via email will be accepted.
Recruitment Agencies thanks for thinking of us. However we donot accept unsolicited calls or resumes from recruitment agencies.
About Company
Sydney Adventist Hospital, The San, is a modern private hospital located on Sydney's north shore. Specialties at The San include emergency care, maternity, cardiac care, orthopaedic care, cancer care, urology and more.