Social Worker - Social Work Service (Acute)

• Permanent, full-time position
• Come and join our supportive professional team who share the same values
• Challenging and rewarding employment opportunity

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

We are looking for a Registered Social Worker to join our team at Nelson Community Allied Health on a permanent full-time basis working 80 hours a fortnight.  This role has an acute in-patient focus and is based in the hospital; where bio-psychosocial assessments are required, interventions are offered to support complex challenges. You will provide the social work support as part of a team of allied health professionals. 

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

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

You will have knowledge/experience of physical health and disability and supports available in the community. You are well versed in family violence and care and protection policies and expectations. You are someone with a good understanding of bi-cultural social work practice. 

For the health and safety of staff and patients all NMH staff are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Nelson Marlborough Health 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 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)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

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

We offer a great team environment, are supportive of professional development and we strive to create a positive work environment with balanced and safe workloads and workplace wellness programmes. We do great work and we need a great team to help us deliver.

Nelson is one of New Zealand-s top lifestyle destinations with abundant sunshine and an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.

For role specific information please contact Annelize de Wet, District Social Work Team Leader on Annelize.deWet@nmdhb.govt.nz or 027 272 2248.

Keen to apply now, it-s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

N22-186

Applications close: Sunday 29 May (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early

Nelson Marlborough Health 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 strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.