AddressAn exciting opportunity exists for Social Workers to join a dynamic team at the Mental Health Inpatient Units at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Who 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 workingRoyal North Shore Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIPU) and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC)
What you'll be doing
MHDA DeclarationEach person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of IntentionThe intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-orientated, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence-based practices and collaboration.
The successful candidates will provide professional social work services to inpatients on the Mental Health inpatient Unit and PECC.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics.
- Proven ability to work independently and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and interagency networks.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, counselling, crisis management, case management, advocacy, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Nicholls on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9463 2***.
This 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 NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 27 March 2024
Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing 8 April 2024
