Social Worker
- Provide clinical services within the maternity stream and paediatrics ward.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
- Demonstrate advanced skills and uphold the core values of Mercy Health.
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time)
Salary: Grade 2 SW, ranging from $45.67 to $52.49 per hours, depending on experience
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact:
Melissa Van Groen
Senior Social Worker
E. MVanGroen@mercy.com.au
P. 8754 3089
At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity
- This position encompasses a clinical caseload within the maternity stream and paediatrics ward.
- This position will form part of an integral multidisciplinary team and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible services to consumers while upholding a high level of professionalism and practising the core values of Mercy Health.
- This role will encourage best practise philosophy amongst staff and will be expected to demonstrate an advanced skill set.
What you’ll bring
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work with a minimum 2 years' experience and eligibility to membership to the AASW.
- Sound knowledge of current evidence-based practises and commitment to continuing professional development and research.
- Prior hospital experience and/or in women and chidlren's community services, is highly desirable.
- Adaptive, creative with a passion for patient - centred care.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
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