Social Worker
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Job Location:
Invercargill - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Social Worker Physical Health Southland Hospital
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity
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.
Make a difference every day by supporting patients and their whānau through complex health journeys
This is a rewarding opportunity to work across acute ward settings using your social work expertise to promote wellbeing reduce barriers to care and support patient flow. Southlands generalist approach offers a rich variety and the chance to grow your practice in a connected supportive environment.
About the Role
As a Hospital Social Worker youll provide support to inpatients and their whānau on acute wardsdelivering psychosocial assessments targeted interventions discharge planning and safeguarding support. Youll work closely with the interdisciplinary team and community providers to ensure safe holistic and timely transitions of care.
While primarily based in medical and surgical wards youll also provide flexible support across other hospital areas as needed. Southland values generalistsso your adaptability breadth of knowledge and collaborative mindset will be key to your success.
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.
About you
You will:
- Be registered with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (essential)
- Ideally have 2 years experience in health disability or aged care settings
- Be confident working across diverse patient groups in a hospital environment
- Demonstrate strong assessment communication and advocacy skills
- Have a sound understanding of Aotearoas health and social service system and experience working within an interdisciplinary team
Salary range: $(Allied Health SECA)
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 11th January. 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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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