Social Worker - Casual

Casual position available in our Social Work Services at Christchurch Hospital Hours of work include day, late and night shift across a 7-day service, t o be considered, you must be available to work across all shift patterns, including late and night shifts Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role Our team is a professional and highly skilled Social Work team, who display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for health social work. We enjoy the challenge of delivering patient centred care in a fluid and dynamic multidisciplinary environment. We respond to a diverse range of health and social needs, no two days are the same, as we provide a 24/7 Monday to Friday service with six teams across the Christchurch Hospital Campus. As a casual employee there are a number of shifts available including late and night shifts. Social work assessment, monitoring and support of patients Triaging workloads to meet patient needs and service demands Attending and participating in social work team and departmental activities, projects and staff meetings Participate in service development and quality assurance initiative/processes. Supporting team needs with work prioritisation and delivery Work in partnership with our Maori Health team Working across our teams to support service demand About You This role will see you working alongside different multidisciplinary teams so being a team player who can quickly adapt will be essential to your success, as well as the following skills/ experience: Competency in the use of digital technology You will be able to work effectively in teams and independently Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary team The ability to flex and adapt to meet work demands Knowledge of te reo me ōna tikanga Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life Current APC and NZ Registration is required Our service is committed to the professional development of our staff and offers regular ongoing development opportunities. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. To be eligible for this role you must hold thelegal right to work and live in New Zealand you do not hold the legal right tolive and work in New Zealand your application will be declined #J-18808-Ljbffr