Description:
Grade 3, Senior Social Worker
Permanent Full Time or Part-Time (no less than 30 hours/week) opportunity at Peninsula Private Hospital.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker (Grade 3) at Peninsula Private Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in providing exemplary social work services to our diverse patient population, including inpatients and day patients. This senior position emphasizes not only on direct patient care but also on leadership within the Social Work department and across Allied Health services. You will be instrumental in driving a culture of excellence in patient care, spearheading quality improvement projects, and fostering staff development.
Your Success in this Role Will Be Demonstrated by Your Ability to:
- Collaborate closely with the Manager of Occupational Therapy & Social Work and the wider Allied Health management team to ensure a unified approach to patient care and staff development.
- Lead and oversee a culture that prioritizes excellence in patient care and teamwork across Social Work and Allied Health departments.
- Engage effectively with key stakeholders both within and outside the organization to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
About You
The successful applicant will have a robust background in hospital-based social work, particularly in an acute setting, showcasing well-developed assessment, clinical, and discharge planning skills. This individual will demonstrate an autonomous work style, complemented by excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead the social work service, underscoring a steadfast commitment to ongoing professional development.
You will also demonstrate:
- Qualified Social Worker with current or eligible AASW membership.
- Postgraduate qualification preferred, ideally a master's degree or close to completion.
- Exceptional communication skills for leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Proven supervisory skills with a focus on staff development.
- Understanding of organizational and private health policy in acute hospital settings.
Remuneration
Will be based on experience level and qualifications.
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: 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.
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
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, Peninsula Private Hospital is an acute emergency, surgical, medical, cardiac, and obstetric facility located in the bayside suburb of Langwarrin in Melbourne's southeast. The hospital currently accommodates a 14-bay emergency department, 160 medical and surgical, 36 cardiac, 11 ICU, 7 Neonatal, 14 Obstetric, and 33 Oncology beds which includes 10 day-infusion chairs. As a fully accredited health care facility we offer the highest standards of clinical care, patient service, and technology. Peninsula Private Hospital provides an onsite 24/7 emergency service.
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, which may include Covid-19.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For any enquiries please contact: Soon Yeap on email yeaps@ramsayhealth.com.au or 0455237375.
Applications close: Friday the 3rd of May 2024
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