Social Work Clinician - Nephrology (Melbourne)

Social Work Clinician Grade 2 – Department of Nephrology Join the Nephrology social work team in a full‑time capacity for parental leave cover to get a taste of our amazing service. Be part of an exceptional state‑wide patient‑focused multi‑disciplinary team. Care for a diverse range of nephrology patients and kidney donors from early referral, through to kidney transplantation. Benefits
- Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
- Excellent work‑life balance in a supportive collaborative team.
- Salary packaging, onsite car parking and close proximity to public transport. Your New Role
- Utilise your specialised social work skills and knowledge to ensure excellence in care for our patients.
- Responsibilities include caring for patients with a new diagnosis, transitioning care from paediatric to adult service, life‑prolonging dialysis, kidney donation, traveling from Tasmania for a kidney transplant, accompanying the team to a regional hospital clinic to assess transplant suitability, and providing end‑of‑life advice.
- Work with a dedicated and experienced social work team within the nephrology department.
- Opportunity for continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings. About You
- Qualifications acceptable for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a large multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Skills in comprehensive assessment, discharge planning and counselling.
- Understanding of relevant legislation and practice framework relating to family violence. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. The RMH is committed to creating a culturally protected environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self‑determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve. RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards. As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rv8n4