Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Werribee, Victoria, Australia Mercy Health Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Summary of the role:

This position will be an integral part of the Werribee Mercy project team for the Department of Health Surgical Health Surgical Reform Initiative to enhance surgical activity and will include the opportunity to be involved in service planning and development as well as providing contemporary, evidence-based care to patients within surgical services.


  • Grade 2 Social Worker, full time, fixed term to 30 June 2023 (may be extended)
  • Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital easy commute and access to public transport
  • Great opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams to establsih new surgical initiatives
  • Strong emphasis on undertaking and leading quality and innovation activities
  • Provide quality clientfocused care to patients, their family and carers using a holisitic approach

ABOUT YOU:

  • Minimum 2 years' post qualifying experience and eligibility for membership to the AASW
  • Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, strongly developed multidisciplinary teamwork capabilities
  • Sound knowledge of current evidence based practices and commitment to contuining professional development and research
  • Prior hospital experience is highly desirable

ABOUT US:

  • Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd incorporates:
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital, a general hospital providing comprehensive care to the rapidly growing western suburbs of Melbourne. This hospital is currently undergoing significant expansion with a number of exciting capital projects already underway and in planning.
  • Mercy Mental Health provides adult mental health services across the south west Melbourne area
  • Mercy Palliative Care, a communitybased palliative care service offering support in the North and West Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
  • Mercy Hospital for Women, a major public hospital and specialist referral centre for obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological needs.
  • O'Connell Family Centre, one of three early parenting centres in Victoria
  • Mercy Health Albury, a major provider of subacute (general) health services in the Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas
  • Mercy Care Centre Young, a 26bed health service providing a range of outpatient, community health and aged care services for the people of Young and surrounding regions
  • Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
  • Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a notforprofit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do.

We pride ourselves on:
- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
  • If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

  • Cath Grelli, Manager, Social Work Department
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Manager Cath Grelli

Senior Social Worker Stephanie Thompson
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