* Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown
* Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, part-time can be considered for the right candidate)
* Salary band: $77,087 - $110,210 per annum pro-rata plus KiwiSaver
* Access to regular supervision, professional development, and peer support
About the role
The rural health social work role at Lakes District Hospital encompasses general inpatient, ED, maternity, outpatients, and community services including ACC/MSD/NASCs, and is an all-age service currently managed by one FTE.
The role has grown over the past two years alongside a continually expanding population, introducing more complex health factors including a wide range of social issues. Social work is integral to MDT processes across secondary and primary health sectors, as well as an interagency approach across the broad spectrum of community services when working alongside clients.
The role is very busy and varies on a daily basis, with a need to understa...