AddressJob reference: 871022
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary AHP-2 $86,950 - $100,729 p.a
- Full-time and part-time temporary positions up to 27/6/25
About the role
The Social Worker is responsible for maximising the psycho-social adjustment of patients and their families through the application of Social Work knowledge and skills, and through sharing skills and knowledge with other staff. This includes attending and actively participating in multi-disciplinary clinical activities such as ward rounds and meetings, and undertaking data collection and reporting as required. The incumbent uses skills and knowledge to provide assessment and interventions through consultation, counselling, liaison and educational services within CALHN and in the community.
The Social Worker works to effectively achieve optimum outcomes for patients, families and carers by utilising organisational and community resources, and operating within the Single Service, Multiple Site model.
The incumbent participates in quality improvement activities and research projects as required/ instructed to support best practice and to optimise service delivery and outcomes.
Qualfications
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
Essential Requirements:
Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
Job ref: 871022
Enquiries to:
Laura Ruth
Telephone: 7074 4000
**********@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 5 July 2024
Attachments
871022 RD Social Worker - Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
