Social Worker

Permanent part-time opportunity to join a growing team
- Gain immediate access to an impressive array of employee benefits and programs
- Experience career diversity, complexity & opportunity.

**About the Role**

North West Private Hospital is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join our team as a Discharge Planner/Social Worker to support our new 20 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, opening early 2025.

In the role, you will be responsible for the discharge planning of an allocated caseload of clients in liaison with medical, nursing, allied health and other health care providers. You will also be required to:

- Assess the discharge planning needs of patients across multiple wards in the hospital
- Advocate for and support patients, carers and their families
- Liaising with family and external agencies for future care planning
- Linking patients to local community services and supports

**Your Skills and Experience**
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Experience working as a Discharge Planner/Social Worker in a hospital setting, with experience in acute and/or rehab.
- Ability to work autonomously and also as a team player.
- Ability to problem solve and negotiate with patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Adequate clinical knowledge to understand complex patient cases.
- Sound knowledge of My Aged Care system and ACAT referral criteria.

**Remuneration**

A base hourly rate, based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**Allied Health Professionals**: $40.75 - $60.98 + superannuation, (QLD Health Professionals Grade1-2).

**Registered Nurses**: $41.89 - $ 54.01 + superannuation (QLD Registered Nurse Level 1.2-1.8)

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**The Hospital**

North West Private Hospital is a fully accredited surgical, obstetric and medical hospital situated 15 mins northwest of the Brisbane CBD. North West is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standards of specialized services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies. The hospital boasts many leading specialists consulting in most major disciplines, most of who consult on-site at the hospital.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must _provide a_ _**National Police Check** conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply**

For enquiries, please contact Graeme Walker, Allied Health Manager