Lismore Community Health has an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, motivated and professional team providing social work to clients of the Transitional Aged Care Program in the Ballina and Lismore areas. Providing comprehensive and appropriate Social Work assessment and intervention as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
You care. We care.
If you have/are:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligible for membership of The Australian Social Work Association. To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience.
- Ability to provide clinical Social Work services within the scope of practice of the position.
- Knowledge and understanding of person centred care, quality improvement and evidence based practice
- Effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
We can offer you:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
- The opportunity to make a difference!
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.