About the role
This role supports patients transitioning into Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) through a unique Interim Care model, delivered via a public-private partnership. You will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the right care in the right setting while longer-term arrangements are secured.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
This Senior Social Worker is positioned within the Long Stay Social Work Team at The Prince Charles Hospital and will be responsible for supporting patients on the Residential Aged Care Home pathway.
The Prince Charles Hospital has a public-private partnership with a Residential Aged Care Home, where patients receive Interim Care, including Social Work interventions and support to find their long-term Home. This arrangement supports patients to receive the right care, in the right place while long-term arrangements occur.
This Senior Social Worker will actively contribute to the ongoing service development, evaluation and continual improvement of this new service.
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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