Maternity Social Worker, Waitkere Hospital
Auckland
Category Healthcare & Nursing Jobs
Social Worker Gynaecology, Maternity and SCBU Waitakere Hospital, Waitemat District We are looking for a Clinical Social Worker with well-developed assessment and communication skills, who has experience in an inpatient setting and a strong interest in Womens Health. You will be a dynamic, energetic and experienced professional who enjoys working autonomously as well as being part of a team. You will need experience in working with Mori and whnau and knowledge of Tikanga me, Kaupapa Mori are highly desirable.
The primary areas of focus will be to: Developing and embedding social work best practice on the ward Provide an advanced clinical assessment for referrals received Confident in Risk Assessment/Interventions :Child Protection/Family Violence Grief/Loss Counselling Pre decision counselling Complex Case Management Discharge planning Mature and highly motivated, you will have: Proven clinical knowledge and expertise in management of women's health issues Excellent communication skills Experience working in a multi-disciplinary health setting to provide an excellent service to patients Registration with the New Zealand social workers registration board (NZ SWRB) with an APC Ability to work with the service to provide an on-call service on a rotating basis Join our wonderful team and enjoy a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that is committed to your on-going professional development If you have specific queries about the role, please contact Amie Hold, Midwife Manager on Amie.Holtwaitematadhb.govt.
nz or 0212200381 For support with your online application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa, Recruitment Consultant, on Bairavi.Thavarasawaitematadhb.govt.
nz or 09 442 7251. Job number: WDHB17175 Closing Date: 21 February 2024.