- Be part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Flexible casual work that supports your work-life balance
- Make a meaningful difference where it matters most
Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, many more!
What you will be doing in this role
We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team in a casual capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician who enjoys the variety and fast pace of a hospital environment and is passionate about supporting patients and their families through the challenges they face during hospitalisation and discharge.
By collaborating with relevant multi-disciplinary team members, you will lead and coordinate the safe transition of patients back home. You’ll communicate daily with the care team about new admissions and upcoming discharges and recommend services to meet patients' healthcare needs. You’ll play a key role in liaising with patient families and initiate conferences and action plans.
This is a Casual position to cover ad-hoc leave for the team. Shifts are Monday-Friday between 8am and 4.30pm.
Who we’re looking for
- You'll have a Social Work degree from a recognised university.
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Recent experience in discharge planning within an acute care setting.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and compassionately with patients, families, visitors and colleagues.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An empathetic, organised and detail-oriented work style, along with a commitment to upholding Adventist Healthcare's values of excellence and integrity.
About Us
Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
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