Lakeview Private Hospital (LPH) is a state-of-the art multidisciplinary private hospital located at Norwest, Sydney. LPH seeks to employ staff members with a passion for healthcare and a deep commitment to the philosophy of Patients First. With views overlooking Norwest Lake, LPH offers a tranquil atmosphere in a state-of-the-art environment.

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker / Discharge Planner to work on a permanent part-time position working a minimum of 15 hours per week, with regular additional hours based on demand. Candidates will work across 3 days. Mondays and Fridays are required and the 3rd day is flexible.

We also have a casual position available with fixed hours for a 12-week period, followed by ongoing casual work based on demand.

It’s an ideal role for candidates seeking family friendly working hours and the work is predominantly across our rehabilitation areas.

You will provide counselling and discharge planning services to patients and be responsible for:

Providing expert clinical advice to patients, carers or other health professionals. This may include counselling, providing information regarding transfer of care services and assistance with the discharge planning process.

Developing, facilitating, implementing and evaluating appropriate discharge plans and with appropriate support.

Liaising with DVA members during their inpatient stay

Meeting the needs of patients across the surgical ward, inpatient rehabilitation and day program rehabilitation.

Essential Criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work

Demonstrated ability to provide a case management model of care

A sound understanding of patients’ individual needs to co-ordinate a safe discharge process

Experience in providing counselling

A sound knowledge of local networks, facilities and service providers which support patients on discharge

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

Free onsite parking – estimated after tax value of $2,500

Access to Fitness Passport, offering discounted gym membership fees

Access to our PayLab staff benefit scheme, providing discounted products at over 120 retail stores

Conveniently located, a 5-minute walk from Norwest Metro station for those using public transport

Salary packaging available for leased vehicles and work devices

Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are required for all successful candidates. Employment with Lakeview Private Hospital is subject to your compliance with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030. In summary this means you will need to demonstrate immunity against TB, Measles, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus and the Mumps. Employees will only be offered employment if they meet our immunisation requirements.

Only applicants with permanent residency or visas 189, 186, 190, 892, or 893 will be considered for this position. We do not accept applicants without this status. No agency requests please