Allied Health (social work) - KnG Extended Care - Gold Coast

About KnG Healthcare:

KnG Healthcare offers an extensive range of healthcare services and staffing solutions, catering to both the public and private sectors across Australia. KnG Healthcare is committed to responding to the current and future health needs of the Australian community. We cultivate a quality and safety culture defined by compassion, collaboration, and innovation. 

Our mission is centred on delivering contemporary and sustainable healthcare outcomes supported by a dedicated team.

Extended Care Model: 

KnG Healthcare’s Extended Care is specifically tailored to accommodate older patients who require healthcare services for an extended period of time. These patients continue to require health care in a clinically supported environment to assist with their complex discharge needs following an acute inpatient stay. Our model creates a restorative and healing environment for patients, prioritising their well-being and continuing their healthcare while simultaneously progressing discharge plans.

About the role

Permanent full time and part time opportunity to deliver quality; evidence based Social Work clinical services in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of older consumers with complex health issues, their families, carers and relevant stakeholders, in a sub-acute setting.

• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, deliver competent level Social Work clinical services to older consumers with complex health needs, in accordance with professional practice, ethical and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) to ensure culturally appropriate consumer focused outcomes.
• Actively participate as an important member of the interdisciplinary team by providing clinical and discipline advice and contributing to the development of treatment, service provision and discharge planning.
• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that continually improve consumer care and enhance the delivery of services.
• Contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Requirements:

• Registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Compiance with the AASW education requirements - a bachelor's degree in the discipline or an approved undergraduate degree and a master's degree in social work.
• Proficiency in clinical management and professional practice.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound computer software and database entry skills.

Essential Documentation/Declarations:

• Police Check with no disclosable offences, ensuring suitability for employment.
• Australian Workers Rights documentation, affirming eligibility for employment in Australia.
• Compliance with Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) Certification, prioritising patient and staff safety.

Join us and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional healthcare to the community in a hospital substitute clinical environment.

If you meet the qualifications and requirements, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. KnG Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.