Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $77,087 - $107,600
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This role will suit an experienced social worker who understands the health setting and has a passion for working with Tangata Whai Ora (seekers of health) as they navigate their changing health. The inpatient service provides assessment, diagnosis, stabilisation, treatment and rehabilitation to those who present with urgent medical needs and/or chronic medical conditions. The role holder will work across all wards at Hutt Hospital with patients who have complex health and social needs, and require support to manage this in their communities.
The role holder will complete psychosocial assessments with patients and their whānau and work in partnership with their allied, nursing and medical colleagues to facilitate supportive and safe discharges from hospital, with a focus on managing their health in the community. They will respond to a range of referrals including addressing complex social issues, adjustment to new diagnosis, and support discharge planning.
About the team/Service/Location
We are a team of 15 social workers based at Hutt Hospital who provide a service to patients and their whānau across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We complete psycho social assessments across the age range and provide holistic social work interventions. This role is well supported by the other adult social workers in the team. Come and join our friendly experienced team in a supportive workplace environment.
About you
As the successful candidate you will have a passion for working in this area and be highly motivated to support patients and whānau navigate their health journey. You will be able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies. Working with a diverse group of patients with significant health needs the post holder will require excellent documentation, communication and time management skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to work in this clinical area.
We welcome applications from social workers who have a dedication and passion for this work. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds who share our values to apply, and would greatly appreciate seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities.
The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes:
- NZ Registered Social Worker with current annual practicing certificate
- Minimum of 3 years social work practice
- The ability to complete psychosocial needs assessment
- Navigating and working within the legal requirements of health care and social work
- A clear understanding of the health needs of Māori and Pacific Island communities
- Therapeutic social work counselling experience (desirable)
- Previous work in a health setting and a good understanding of health social work (desirable)
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 6 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.