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SalaryWe are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Allied Health team at Ramsay Health Plus - John Flynn Private Hospital on a casual basis.
About the Role
In this role you will provide high quality, direct social work services to both inpatients and outpatients of the hospital. You will respond to referrals for patients across the acute and physical rehabilitation inpatient setting.
The social work department provides personal counselling, mediation and therapeutic interventions supporting patients and their families to adjust to diagnosis, trauma and emotional responses to illness and treatment.
We provide assessment, support and advocacy for; end of life pathways, Palliative care, grief, loss and bereavement support, conflict resolution and advocacy support for patients. Knowledge and experience within NDIS, Guardianship applications and processes and community supports such at Transition Care program is an advantage. The Social Work team are involved in complex multidisciplinary discharge planning that includes collaboration and partnership with internal and external stakeholders to meet patient and family needs. We work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality patient outcomes.
In this role you will report to the Allied Health Manager and work with a diverse team of allied health professionals.
About You
To be successful you will be a compassionate professional with excellent communication skills. You will demonstrate good professional reasoning and sound judgment in decision making considering implications and long term patient impact. Through your hard working and enthusiastic nature you have the ability to adapt to changing settings and shifts during the business week. You will strive to deliver quality patient care and exceed our customer expectations.
You will also demonstrate;
- Degree in Social Work and membership with or eligibility for membership with the AASW.
- 1 year minimum experience in a similar role.
- Experience in undertaking Psychosocial assessments and risk assessments around elder abuse and exploitation
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a Hospital or Aged Care setting is ideal, but not essential for experience candidates.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exhibit professional and ethical responsibility when working as a member of a diverse clinical team.
- Proven ability to work independently within a diverse clinical team.
- Demonstrated excellent organisational skills and effective communication skills.
The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 74 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to philosophy: "People Caring for People".
John Flynn Private Hospital is a 334 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of the Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.
What's in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Allan Chan at ChanAllan@ramsayhealth.com.au.
Advertised: 15 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
