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Social Worker (Internal Medicine)
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
Temporary opportunity to deliver high quality core social work clinical services as part of the multidisciplinary team to patients of the Internal Medicine Stream, to their families and carers, and to optimise the psychosocial outcomes of their utilisation of health care services.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH681699 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Kristy Washington |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 7655 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Temporary opportunity to deliver high quality core social work clinical services as part of the multidisciplinary team to patients of the Internal Medicine Stream, to their families and carers, and to optimise the psychosocial outcomes of their utilisation of health care services.
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:
- Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high volume, high acuity clinical inpatient area assessing complex psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers, and providing multiple clinical interventions to maximise patient health and psychosocial outcomes.
- Facilitate safe and timely discharge with a complex patient cohort.
- Provide high level social work services to patients through collaborative participation as a multidisciplinary team member and contribute towards multidisciplinary team processes.
- Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of social work services and quality patient care.
- Contribute to the ongoing identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance consumer involvement and the delivery of social work services and quality patient care.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- 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
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.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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