Community Social Worker Emergency Department

Invercargill - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Community Social Worker Emergency Department

Southland Hospital Permanent full-time

Help shape a new service supporting patient flow and wellbeing in Southland Hospitals Emergency Department.

Were excited to offer a new opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our Allied Health team in the Emergency Department (ED) at Southland Hospital. This role is central to achieving the National Shorter Stays in Emergency Departments Health Target helping patients and whānau navigate complex social needs avoid unnecessary admissions and facilitate safe timely discharge.

Salary range:$(Allied Health SECA)

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Community Social Worker in ED you will:

Provide social work case management and care coordination
Undertake assessments interventions and evaluations to mitigate safety risks and enhance well-being
Support patient flow by working closely with the multidisciplinary team
Address safeguarding concerns (e.g. family violence child protection cognitive impairment)
Collaborate with community providers to deliver wrap-around supports
Contribute to service development including documentation resource creation and data collection to demonstrate impact

This will be a seven-day service meaning the team provides coverage across the week. Your roster will include some weekend work but you will not work seven days per week. Specific weekend arrangements and hours of work will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Southland Allied Health team is small enough to foster strong relationships and collegial support yet broad enough to offer rich clinical variety. Youll be part of a collaborative environment that prioritises quality equity and whānau-centred care with district-wide professional networks across the Southern region.

Based in Invercargill Southland Hospital offers short commutes affordable living and easy access to Queenstown Dunedin and Fiordlands natural beauty.

For more information on living and working in Invercargill click here

About you

To succeed in this role you will:

Be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and hold a current Practising Certificate
Have at least 5 years of relevant clinical experience ideally in a hospital setting and with an understanding of physical and mental health
Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and rapid decision-making skills
Be skilled in screening for hidden risks and delivering evidence-based interventions
Have experience addressing barriers to accessing primary care and social services
Possess excellent organisational and time-management skills
Be committed to implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
Have a full clean New Zealand Drivers License

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 16th November. If you have any questions about the role please contact:

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Community Social Worker Emergency DepartmentSouthland Hospital Permanent full-timeHelp shape a new service supporting patient flow and wellbeing in Southland Hospitals Emergency Department.Were excited to offer a new opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our Allied Health team in th...