Main characteristics
- Company
- St Vincents Hospital Melbourne
- Category
- Healthcare & Medical
Job summary
Social Worker - Grade 2 Permanent PositionExcellent benefits including salary packagingFitzroy locationOngoing training and development opportunitiesFriendly and dynamic teamFull time, permanent position with one ADO per monthAbout the Role
An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team on a permanent basis. To fulfil this role, it is essential that you have experience working in an inpatient hospital social work position. This position will be based in the acute wards at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) located in Fitzroy.Use your skills to undertake multi-dimensional, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, apply clinical reasoning, and formulate appropriate complex intervention and discharge plansLiaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomesActively participate in quality improvement and research activitiesProvide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as requiredPromote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners
Classifications for Grade 2 Social Workers range from SC21 to SC24 ($83,361 - $95,825 per annum).
Your ContributionBachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social WorkSignificant social work experience in a hospital or related inpatient health care setting is essentialCurrent National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offerSalary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesCBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationCareer development & advancement encouragedCulture of continuous improvement
About the Social Work Department
The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. At SVHM, your social work values will fit well within an organisation whose mission and strategy clearly sets out its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups and providing excellent and compassionate health care.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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