Social Worker, Grade 3 - Nephrology / Renal

Monash Health; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 38.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Descripción de la vacante

Monash Health in Clayton is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join the Renal Supportive Care team. This ongoing part-time (0.4 EFT) role provides advanced psychosocial support to patients with advanced CKD and their families, in a multidisciplinary setting across nephrology and palliative care.

Based at Monash Medical Centre, you will work autonomously within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to care planning, advocacy, and education for healthcare professionals.

Formación

• Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) with eligibility for AASW
• Advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling and intervention skills
• Strong communication, advocacy and care coordination abilities

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling and support
• Support informed decision-making and advance care planning
• Connect patients and families with health, community and support services
• Support carers and families through changing care needs, adjustment, grief and bereavement
• Advocate for care reflecting patient goals, values and preferences
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and data collection
• Educate healthcare professionals on renal supportive care pathways

Conocimientos

Advanced psychosocial assessment

Counselling skills

Care coordination

Advocacy

Autonomous work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Person-centred care

Nephrology experience

Educación

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

AASW-recognised qualification

Descripción del empleo

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Part-time 0.4 EFT | Ongoing | Monash Medical Centre, Clayton

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join Monash Health’s Renal Supportive Care team.

Working within a specialist multidisciplinary service, you will provide advanced psychosocial support to patients living with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families and carers. You will support people to navigate complex healthcare decisions, plan for the future and maintain quality of life throughout their care journey.

Based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, this ongoing part-time (0.4 EFT) role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians across nephrology, supportive care, palliative care and complex chronic disease management.

About the Role

As the Renal Supportive Care Social Worker, you will provide specialist social work assessment, intervention and support to patients and families experiencing complex health and psychosocial needs.You will:

• Provide advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling and support
• Support informed decision-making and advance care planning
• Connect patients and families with appropriate health, community and support services
• Support carers and families through changing care needs, adjustment, grief and bereavement
• Advocate for care that reflects each patient’s individual goals, values and preferences
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and data collection
• Provide education and support to healthcare professionals regarding renal supportive care pathways

About the Service

Monash Health Nephrology provides comprehensive kidney care across Melbourne’s south-east and regional Victoria.The Renal Supportive Care program works collaboratively with nephrology, palliative care, complex care and primary care providers to deliver holistic care for people living with advanced kidney disease.

With a strong focus on person-centred care, innovation and continuous improvement, the team supports patients and families through complex treatment decisions and changing healthcare needs.

About You

You are an experienced Social Worker with advanced clinical skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach. You are comfortable working autonomously, enjoy multidisciplinary collaboration and can confidently support patients and families through complex healthcare decisions and significant periods of change.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), or equivalent qualification recognised by the AASW
• Eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling and intervention skills
• Strong communication, advocacy and care coordination skills
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care and continuous improvement

Experience in nephrology, chronic disease, supportive or palliative care, advance care planning or bereavement support will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Join a specialist and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Work alongside experienced clinicians across nephrology and supportive care
• Access professional development, clinical supervision and mentoring
• Contribute to innovative models of care, quality improvement and research
• Make a meaningful difference for patients and families navigating advanced kidney disease

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to bring your advanced clinical skills to a specialised and rewarding area of practice, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out toLeanne Linehan, Nephrology Operations Manager, on 9594 4890.

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.