Social Worker - Maternity Nelson Community/Hospital

• Nelson Location
• Come and join our supportive professional team who share the same values

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for an experienced Registered Social Worker to join our team at Nelson Allied Health social work team. This role has a community and in-patient focus and is based at Nelson Hospital/Community.
Bio-psychosocial assessments are required. Interventions are offered to support our most vulnerable pregnant women who are facing complex challenges. The focus of the role is supporting women through their pregnancy and for a period after the birth of their baby should it be required. You would work closely with Oranga Tamariki, Family Start, Te Piki Oranga and Lead Maternity Carers and Ward Midwives. The role also provides Pregnancy Options Counselling and Grief and Loss counselling following the loss of a pregnancy or a baby. You will provide the social work support as part of a team of allied health professionals and work closely with all medical and allied health teams.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be registered with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board, and work in a collaborative way, delivering client-centered practice from a strength - s perspective. You will ideally have experience working in a health setting and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and bring an understanding of the social determinants of health, and the impact on health and social needs.
Have knowledge/experience of working in a maternity space. A good understanding of the care and protection and the role of Oranga Tamariki and supports available in the community.
We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability who share our values to apply. Our organisation is committed to the Treaty of Waitangi and values diversity, inclusivity and empathy.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
This is the place if you want to make a difference to peoples - lives!
To be successful you will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and lots of energy. Be innovative, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and creative with a positive approach to all situations including problem solving. Your ability to think on your feet and be experienced at working under pressure with a solution focused approach will be fortuitous. Additionally, you will be someone with a good understanding of bi-cultural social work practice.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
We value our cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humor and respect across disciplines and engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients and their support networks. Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) offers a great work experience with access to supervision and continuing professional development with opportunities for personal growth and peer support.
Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year-round dry and sunny days. Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz
For role specific information please contact Annelize de Wet - District Social Work Team Leader on Annelize.de Wet@nmdhb.govt.nz
Click Apply Now or Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.