Social Worker

**Social Worker HP3/HP4 - Sunnybank Private Hospital Permanent Part Time**

Provide supportive and coordinated guidance, both clinically and administratively to patients across Inpatients and Outpatient Day Therapy Programs.

We are looking for a experienced hospital Social Worker with passion for excellence in customer service delivery to join our team.

Needing availability 3 days per week. Monday, Wednesday, Fridays.

**As a Social Worker your responsibilities will include**:
Working independently with the patients and as a multidisciplinary team member. Providing Social Worker support to patients across the Inpatient Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation and CCU wards. Working closely with other members of the Allied Health Team including Discharge Planners to facilitate successful safe transition from hospital to home. Liaising with local support providers to meet the needs of patients discharging from hospital. Assisting team members with complex discharge planning needs.

**Benefits**:

- Support from a diverse range of the Allied Health team
- Free car parking adjacent to hospital
- Free uniform
- Access to fitness passport
- Access to Press Reader
- Flexible working times
- Support from Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
- Community oriented hospital with high patient satisfaction focus
- Onsite imaging with QLD X-ray, access to S&N and QML pathology

Sunnybank Private Hospital is a 122 bed facility located on the Southside of Brisbane, offering acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Sunnybank Private Hospital (SPH) is a vibrant and committed hospital that provides a range of coordinated healthcare services designed to deliver and improve the health and well being of the community it serves. It is situated approximately 13 kilometers south of the Brisbane CBD and is the first Private Hospital north of the Gold Coast.

**Why Healthscope?**

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our** **people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

**_ Come and be the difference in our patient's lives._**

**Selection Criteria**:

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Ability to work autonomously (sole therapist)
- Excellent organisation, time management and self-management skills
- Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence based practice
- Sound knowledge of local service provision including those through My Aged Care and NDIS
- Knowledge of hospital operations and processes including discharge planning
- Knowledge of EPOA, QCAT, adult guardian requirements and responsibilities
- Availability for Monday, Wednesday, Friday work

**Applications close**: 22nd October 2024