Social Worker

7 days ago


Nelson, New Zealand Nelson Full time

**Social Work Service, Nelson Hospital**

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB
- Come and join our supportive professional team
- Challenging and rewarding opportunity
- We value diversity, inclusivity and empathy
- Exciting new position

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

This hospital-based position has an acute in-patient focus, where bio-psychosocial assessments are required and interventions offered to support patients who face complex challenges. You will provide social work support as part of a multi-disciplinary team of allied and other health professionals.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $63,702 to $83,030 (steps 2 to 7) of the current Allied & Public Health, Scientific & Technical MECA.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

You will be registered with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board and will work with a collaborative approach delivering client-centred practice from a strengths perspective. You will ideally have experience working in a health setting, as part of an inter-disciplinary team, and will bring an understanding of the social determinants of health, and the impact on health and social needs.

You will have professional knowledge/experience of physical health and disability and the supports available in the community. You will be well versed in the areas of family violence, vulnerable adults, and care and protection policies and expectations. You will also bring a sound understanding of bi-cultural social work practice.

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

We value our cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplines, and engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients and their support networks.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)**

We offer a diverse and challenging work environment with access to supervision and continuing professional development, including opportunities for personal growth and peer support.

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

Ref: N23-102

Applications close: Sunday 19th February

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We recruit for cultural competence and
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._


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