Social Work, Permanent

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Social Worker - Maternity Nelson Community/Hospital

• Nelson Location
• Come and join our supportive professional team who share the same values

NGĀ MŌHIOHIO E PĀ ANA KI TĒNEI MAHI (ABOUT THIS POSITION)

We are looking for an experienced Registered Social Worker to join our team at Nelson Allied Health social work team. This role has a community and in-patient focus and is based at Nelson Hospital/Community.
Bio-psychosocial assessments are required. Interventions are offered to support our most vulnerable pregnant women who are facing complex challenges. The focus of the role is supporting women through their pregnancy and for a period after the birth of their baby should it be required. You would work closely with Oranga Tamariki, Family Start, Te Piki Oranga and Lead Maternity Carers and Ward Midwives. The role also provides Pregnancy Options Counselling and Grief and Loss counselling following the loss of a pregnancy or a baby. You will provide the social work support as part of a team of allied health professionals and work closely with all medical and allied health teams.

Please refer the Job description for details