Social Worker Grade 2

* Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plans* Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes* Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities* Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required* Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners* Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work* Significant social work experience in an Australian hospital setting is essential* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain* Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay* Employee Assistance Program* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Staff Health Centre* CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Career development & advancement encouraged* Culture of continuous improvement3. LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT Social Work is situated in the directorate of Integrated Care Services and reports to the General Manager, Allied Health and Pharmacy. The Social Work Department, is managed by the Chief Social Worker and is comprised of 3 service teams: Chronic Illness, Acute Medicine and Sub-Acute.The department staff are governed by the policies and procedures of the health service and additional department specific protocols. Social Workers are formally employed through the Social Work Department and allocated to work areas according to demand. Staff may be required to change their unit allocation, area of work or site in the interest of the most efficient use of staff resources and in order to maximize staff development opportunities. This position may be required to participate in cross campus rotations.St Vincent's Social Work is formally affiliated with the School of Social Work at the University of Melbourne for fieldwork teaching. Academic links also exist for both under graduate and post graduate teaching and education.4. POSITION PURPOSE The Grade 2 Social Worker is required to provide high quality social work services to patients and families through the predominantly autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication and collaboration and to demonstrate developing professional leadership through pro-active participation within the Social Work service and multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, education, supervisory and some research responsibilities may be undertaken, as may evaluation and quality improvement activities.6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Attend clinical orientation upon commencement Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures Complete annual clinical competencies Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirementsSt Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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