Social Worker
- Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling and support to patients and families.
- Discharge planning and coordination of referrals to community and support services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and outcomes.
Calvary Riverina Private Hospital
Social Worker - Permanent Full Time
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Make a meaningful impact supporting patients and families across the hospital but with a focus on rehabilitation, palliative care and complex health journeys
About the role
Calvary Riverina Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessment, support and advocacy across the hospital, with a key focus on our Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Units.
This permanent position offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and their families through illness, recovery, adjustment and end-of-life care. You will play an integral role in discharge planning, care coordination and facilitating access to community supports and services.
This is a part-time position based in Wagga Wagga, NSW, working business hours Monday to Friday.
Your main duties will include:
- Provide psychosocial assessment, counselling and support to patients and families
- Discharge planning and coordination of referrals to community and support services
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and outcomes
- Participation in weekly MDT meetings in the rehabilitation unit
About you
- Degree in Social Work and AASW eligibility
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
- Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
- Experience in hospital, rehabilitation or palliative care settings
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities
For further information please contact Kate Nicholas, Director of Clinical Services on (************* or ********************************
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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