ED Social Work - Care Transitions Lead

• Gisborne Hospital – ED Social Work
• Fulltime
• Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Join a dynamic, social work team committed to whānau-centred care and health equity in the heart of Te Tairāwhiti. As the ED Social Work- Care Transition Lead is situated in the Emergency department, you’ll play a vital role supporting patients and whānau through a range of psychosocial challenges in emergency and community settings. There is a focus of admission avoidance and ensuring patients are supported in a timely manner .Each day brings variety – from crisis intervention and discharge planning to connecting clients with local iwi and community services.

We are pleased to open applications for a Social Worker for our Emergency Department and Social Work team here at Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti.

Position Description: ED Social Work - Care Transition Lead

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have a diverse team which extends across the hospital with inpatient wards, ICU, Planet Sunshine, Emergency, Tui te Ora (Long-term conditions), Oncology. In addition to this we have Kaiatawhai/ Social workers and Family Violence Intervention Coordinator. You'll work alongside passionate health professionals who value collaboration, cultural safety, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This is a unique opportunity to grow your practice, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in one of Aotearoa’s most connected and culturally rich communities

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here 

More information about our Region see here 

About you

As a social worker you will require you to have:

• Experienced and skilled in conducting psychosocial assessments and developing responsive intervention plans
• Strong verbal and written communication to engage with clients, whanau and multidisciplinary teams
• Passionate about reducing health disparities and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with Maori, Pacific peoples, and diverse communities applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principals
• Recognised Social Work Degree
• Registration with the NZ Social Workers Registration Board with current Annual Practising Certificate

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact penny.horsfall@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.