Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Allied Health Unit, Southland Hospital
- Permanent, part-time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
- Salary band: $77,087 - $110,210 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
Make a difference in physical health care
Are you a compassionate and skilled social worker ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic Allied Health team at Southland Hospital, where you'll provide vital support to patients and their whānau across physical health services. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Mō te tūranga - About the role
As a Social Worker in the Allied Health unit, you will support patients in acute, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, you'll advocate for patients and their whānau, ensuring their holistic needs are met throughout their healthcare journey.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Conducting assessments, interventions, and evaluations to support patients and whānau
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate continuity of care and patient flow
- Protecting vulnerable patients from harm due to abuse or neglect
- Coordinating with community services to deliver wrap-around support for patients
- Addressing social determinants of health and advocating for equity to enhance well-being
This role offers the opportunity to practice interprofessional collaboration, integrating knowledge from diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional care.
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Mōu ake - About You
To excel in this role, you will bring the following:
- Essential qualifications and skills:
- Registration with the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) and a current Annual Practising Certificate
- Demonstrated clinical competency, including effective assessment and talking therapies
- Proficiency in delivering evidence-based interventions for tāngata whaiora/consumers
- Strong organisational, time management, and clinical priority-setting skills
- An understanding of and ability to address barriers to accessing healthcare services
- Commitment to applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice
- Desirable attributes:
- Membership of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g., postgraduate education)
- Familiarity with IT systems to support clinical documentation and workflows
You'll also possess:
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- resilience, resourcefulness, and a solution-focused mindset
- a passion for continuous personal and professional growth.
Painga - Benefits
At Te Whatu Ora - Southern, we offer the following:
- Lifestyle benefits: Short commutes, beautiful coastlines, and a family-friendly community
- Career development: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and career support
- Convenience and perks: Free parking, subsidised gym memberships, discounted health insurance, and retail discounts for Southland employees
- Holiday perks: Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation in Te Anau and Central Otago
Mō mātou - About us
The Southern District combines affordable living, excellent amenities, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, live performances, or dining out, Southland offers a quality lifestyle for all.
Utu whānui - Salary range
This role is covered by the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Single-Employer Collective Agreement, with salaries ranging from Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) to Step 8 ($110,210 p.a pro-rata) for the Degree-Based Allied, Public Health and Technical scale.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Don't miss this opportunity - apply early as this vacancy may close before the listed date.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
Pre-employment checks
All appointments are subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice checks
- Serious misconduct checks (for previous Public Service departments and Crown entities)
Join us today and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their whānau.