Dunedin Hospital
Experience and New Graduate Social Workers are encouraged to applyAbout Us
Allied Health Unit Social Work team cover acute adult services areas at Dunedin Hospital. You will be a part of a team that is dynamic and supportive with an enviable mix of skill knowledge and clinical expertise. This team is committed to delivering a service of the highest standard. We offer access to regular supervision, professional development and peer support.
About The Opportunity
The purpose of this position is to provide a specialist social work assessment and planned intervention within the acute inpatient wards at Dunedin Hospital to facilitate patient discharge back into the community. You will work in one or more of the following areas,
As a social worker in this team, you will have sound social work knowledge and skills, be a team player with excellent communication skills and work cohesively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
You will be responsible for assessing the client’s needs and assisting in their journey through the hospital. You will need a sound knowledge of elder abuse, family violence and child protection issues and be able to respond to challenging situations appropriately. You will be able to think on your feet, be experienced at working under pressure and be able to multi-task. You will be adaptable and flexible allowing you to work effectively with your clients and within the interdisciplinary team and a changing health environment.
About You
As a social worker in this team, you will have sound social work knowledge and skills, be a team player with excellent communication skills and work cohesively as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
To be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:
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Why Dunedin?
The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it’s surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone.
Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA/DHBs Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($59,035 p.a) and Step 8 ($85,992 p.a pro rata) of the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.
Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: Friday 17th November 2023
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact James Boyd, Recruitment Advisor, [email protected]
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
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