Senior Social Worker, Complex Discharge Team

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join the Complex Discharge Team (CDT) at Royal North Shore Hospital. The CDT consists of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who work collaboratively to support inpatients with Complex Discharge needs.Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ488012Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.Where you'll be working
This position is based at Royal North Shore Hospital. The role may involve clinical work in any of the acute wards across the hospital.What you'll be doingThis Social Worker will work collaboratively with other members of the Complex Discharge Team and staff across the acute wards to provide holistic and patient-centred care. This Social Worker will provide a high-quality service to consumers, carers, and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work or equivalent.
• How have you demonstrated the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex and critical nature?
• In what ways have you demonstrated the ability to provide in-depth advice, education, and support to enhance service delivery with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff?
• How do you demonstrate well developed skills in time management, prioritisation, liaison, and negotiation?

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For role related queries or questions contact Sara Connell on Sara.Connell@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9763This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.Applications Close: 24 May 2024