Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai TokerauPermanent full-time and part time positions available, working 32-40 hours per weekHealth 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
As a Social Worker, you will support individuals and whānau through health challenges with expert assessment, intervention, and advocacy, contributing to coordinated, equitable care within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities:
Provide psychosocial assessments and responsive social work interventions for patients across acute and inpatient servicesWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary hospital teams to support safe discharge planning and continuity of careAdvocate for patients and whānau to ensure equitable access to hospital and community-based servicesFacilitate family/whānau meetings to support informed decision-making and care planningCoordinate...