Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
With over 127 years’ experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.
The Position
St John of God Murdoch Hospital is seeking an experienced clinical Social Worker to join the Allied Health Team.
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients in an acute hospital setting, using evidence based clinical practice in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
This exciting opportunity plays a critical role in the delivery of excellent quality care and patient experience, and will see you providing social work services to inpatients and the Murdoch Community Hospice.
Multiple positions are available and being offered on a permanent full-time and permanent part-time basis, working Monday to Friday.
The successful candidates will have:
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Relevant Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work.
- Demonstrated skills in Social work assessment, case management and discharge planning.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
The Benefits:
- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Opportunities for post-graduate course support
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
** All applicants must address the Selection Criteria (as detailed on the last page of the Position Description.pdf ) in no more than three pages.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from COVID-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
For enquiries contact Liz Gomez, Allied Health Manager, on 0437 097 641