An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and compassionate Social Worker to join the Social Work Department at Bundaberg Hospital, supporting the Frailty Virtual service. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care to older adults through innovative virtual healthcare models. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Social Workers who are passionate about improving the lives of older people through innovative models of care.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To deliver high level social work clinical services and expertise to patients identified for the rapid access geriatrician-led model of care, as a multidisciplinary team member.
• This short sub-acute service (up to 14 days) approach aims to reduce prolonged in-hospital patient admissions (extended stays). The position will facilitate a safe discharge and monitoring so that patients can continue living at home while improving their functioning and connecting with care in the community.
• This position will focus on preventing inappropriate or avoidable admissions by supporting the needs of the patient, their family, and significant others through sub-acute supports in the home environment, to optimise their psychosocial outcomes and achieve maximum benefits from health care services.
• This position reports to the Director of Social Work.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $39,770 p.a., comprising salary rates $39.87 - $58.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Permanent Part Time, 22.8 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2606WB684982

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Nursing Applicants - 2023 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2606WB684982 RD (PDF)