Social Worker

Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Social Work Team

• West Moreton is the fastest growing health region in the state. We provide health care to more than 320,000 people across 9,500 kilometres.
Spanning from Boonah in the south, Esk in the north, Gatton in the west and metropolitan Ipswich in the east, our region is both culturally and geographically diverse.

• Permanent Part Time Opportunity

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide Social Work clinical and leadership services within a hospital based multidisciplinary team in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. This position provides psychosocial assessment and works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to incorporate psycho-social needs in planning care; assists in developing resources to meet patient needs; participates in patient and family orientation, education, and in-service activities to promote understanding of the psychosocial impact of chronic kidney disease.

The Renal Outpatient Social Worker's primary responsibilities are to help patients and family members adjust to the diagnosis of CKD / ESKD, help patients manage the multiple daily demands of treatment and self-care, promote quality of life, and provide support, education, and counselling at all stages of the disease. The Social Worker promotes leadership through collaborative partnerships and advocacy to help meet patient needs and support the continuum of care. All positions are required to provide 7-day availability for After Hours, On-call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies for patients who meet specified clinical criteria at Ipswich Hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Competence and experience in delivering Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and practice evidence informed clinical care, counselling, group work and advocacy in the health care system.
• Commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development and supervision to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
• Competence in professional clinical practice and adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
• Effective written communication skills including psychosocial assessments, correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of practice within the medico legal requirements.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( )

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.