Emergency Department Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Emergency Department Social Worker - Grade 3

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Part Time Ongoing position available
  • Join a busy and vibrant Emergency Department at The Royal Melbourne Hospital City Campus
  • Salary packaging, Close to Public transport and Discounted onsite Car parking

The Emergency Department (ED) Social Worker is a valued member of the ED team who provides holistic care, assessment and brief intervention, practical support, and discharge planning for patients with complex psychosocial needs

The ED Social worker is an essential member of an interdisciplinary team that includes ED Care Coordinators, Emergency Mental Health (EMH) and Addiction Medicine (AOD) clinicians, Medical and Nursing staff.
  • Provide patient and family care using an advanced understanding social work theoretical, alongside trauma-informed and consumer directed practice.
  • Provide appropriate secondary consultation and support to clinicians within the ED regarding child and family risk issues to achieve high quality and safe outcomes.
  • Provide targeted and evidence-informed grief, loss and bereavement support for families and loved ones within a multi-disciplinary approach.

Benefits Of Joining The Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
  • Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
  • Salary packaging + ADOs for full time staff + central location, onsite car parking
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.

Your New Role
  • Provides quality patient focused and consumer – directed care through competent, evidence-based clinical skills relating to assessment, interventions, and discharge planning.
  • Ensure direct reports receive regular feedback and participate in annual discussions.
  • Contribute to organisation-wide and service/division initiatives and planning activities.
  • Ensure training needs of direct reports are identified and undertaken.
  • Ensure risk management activities are completed, effective controls are in place and incidents are recorded, investigated and corrective actions implemented as far as is reasonably practical.
  • Create a psychologically safe work environment where everyone feels safe to speak up. Monitor and achieve relevant KPIs and targets and operate within their allocated budget.

About You
  • Relevant registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Qualifications, which are acceptable for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
  • Take reasonable care for your safety and wellbeing and that of others.
  • Work in your scope of practice and seek help where required.
  • Work in partnership with consumers, patients and where applicable carers and families.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all RMH teams.
  • Continue to learn through mandatory training and other learning activities.
  • Seek feedback on your work including participation in annual performance discussion.
  • Speak up for safety, our values and wellbeing.
  • Prioritise wellbeing and ensure safe work practices are developed and adhered to in their area.

Commitment to live the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

Interested? Don't delay, apply now - recruitment is ongoing and may close early…

For a confidential discussion please contact the details below.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
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  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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