Southland Hospital

• Permanent, part-time (0.7 FTE), 28 hours per week
• Maintain a great work-life balance!
• Free on-site parking!

About the role

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and friendly Social Worker with to join the team at Southland Hospital!

As a Social Worker, you will bring experience and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for assessing client needs and assisting in their journey through the hospital. You will need a sound knowledge/understanding of vulnerable adults, complex discharge planning and be able to respond to challenging situations appropriately.

Ideally, you will bring to us experience in working in an inpatient hospital setting. It is essential that you bring an understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact this has on client's health and social needs.

About you

You will have sound social work knowledge and skills and be a team player with excellent communication skills.

In order to be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and be able to multitask
• Ability to work autonomously, but also as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to network with and empower clients and Whanau to reach their goals
• Exceptional assessment skills and a strong focus on client advocacy

To be eligible for this role it is essential that you hold a Social Work qualification recognised by NZSWRB. You must also be a member or eligible for membership with ANZASW. A current driver licence is required.

Why Southern?

Invercargill gives you everything you'd want from a city hospital, with a modern work environment, interesting work and a range of specialties, but there's a small hospital with collegial feel to it. You'll be on first-name terms with all the staff, including the doctors. Invercargill is a lovely city for families, with affordable housing and excellent education and adventure opportunities. Surrounded by beautiful scenery many of New Zealand's major tourist destinations, (ski fields, national parks, vineyards) and hidden treasures are on Southlands doorstep. Life is easy without a major commute. And you'll get free onsite parking. Check out: https://southlandnz.com/invercargill.

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Closing date: Thursday, 14 April 2022.

Due to the fast-paced nature of the DHB, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Emily Atkinson, Recruitment Advisor - Planning, Funding and Population/Public Health Directorate, email: emily.atkinson@southerndhb.govt.nz, or call (03) 470 9176

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Social-Worker/774336010/