• Social Worker – Social Work and Psychology (Health Professional 2)
• Calvary Public Hospital Bruce
• Permanent full time/Casual
• Salary Range: $66,989 – $91,961 (Plus Shift Allowance and Super)

About Calvary Public Hospital Bruce

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce (CPHB) is a 265 bed multi-discipline, modern health care facility serving the ACT community. At CPHB, our patients and their families expect a highly skilled, compassionate and dedicated workforce. Calvary staff pride themselves on ‘being for others’. The patient journey is at the centre of Calvary’s philosophy within our models of care.

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.
Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

Social Worker

• Hospital social work role in a compassionate, values based public hospital
• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Build your skills in a small Department rotating through key areas of the hospital
• Permanent full-time position with potential for part time, casual and job share. A merit list will be developed from this round of recruitment
• Free parking in a beautiful bushland setting, professional supervision provided and regular access to professional development through our in house program
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, intensive care, stroke, mental health, surgical, medical and maternity.

With a reputation for high quality services, our highly skilled social workers and psychologists provide best practice assessment and holistic care for patients, carers and families. This role is varied and stimulating, involving rotations through key areas of the hospital where you will learn from experienced clinicians and manage your own caseload.

We seek an addition to our team with a strong commitment to improving the patient experience and supporting vulnerable people and those in crisis or distress. This role would suit a mature and sensitive clinician who is passionate about supporting patients and colleagues. To succeed, this clinician must also have strong administrative skills, a can do attitude and exceptional communication skills.

Applications from new graduates who hold these attributes are welcome.

Duties:

• Provide a Social Work service that includes assessment, crisis/supportive counselling, therapeutic brief intervention, case management, consultation and referral as required.
• Contribute to the work of a multi-disciplinary team in order to meet the goals of the Social Work & Psychology Department, and of the multi- disciplinary team
• Undertake robust administrative duties including the management of intake documents including data management to assist in the preparation of reports and regular statistical information as required
• Participate in staff education and training opportunities
• Liaise with key stakeholders including referring hospitals, inpatient units, outpatients, Aged Care Assessment teams, Residential care facilities, community aged care providers, NDIS providers and statutory authorities.

What you bring:

• Qualifications in Social Work and eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Competent in Clinical assessment, consultation, liaison and care provision
• Experience in an environment where consumers have complex needs such as hospitals
• The ability to think and work systemically with a good understanding of systems that impact on hospitalised people
• A mature, caring and solution focussed approach
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change
• Ability to build relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - succinct, clear articulate verbal and written communication
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and competence in web-based research
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits.

How to apply?

Applicants are expected to respond in writing with a cover letter outlining the following:

• A cover letter (max 1 page) stating your suitability (using the position description as a guide) for the role; a response to selection criteria is NOT required and will not be considered as part of your application
• Current Resume
• Contact details of 2 professional referees

Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Applications must be submitted online by clicking Apply Now.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Contact officer for further information:

Cate Thompson
Acting Manager, Social Work and Psychology
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs