About the role
Permanent part time opportunity to provide clinical and non-clinical assistance and support to the Social Worker (Residential Aged Care Pathway) and Director of Social Work, as delegated and supervised to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care at Caboolture Hospital.
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:

• Completion and / or submission of forms and other paperwork relevant to residential aged care placements.
• Liaison with external providers including residential care facilities, community organisations, government and non- government services.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the Social Work team environment, interdisciplinary health care teams and with patients/ carers and with community partners to contribute to optimal service provision.
• Actively contribute to the Social Work team through departmental and team meetings, projects and activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities with increasing ownership within scope of practice under guidance of Social Worker.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
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

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our 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
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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