AddressEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social WorkerLevel 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ482982
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Social Work Department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
About Us
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.Where you will be based
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history or serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
About the role
As a Senior Social WorkerLevel 3 working in the Intensive Care Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, you will be working alongside a colleague in Intensive Care Unit managing and responding to referrals for adjustments to illness, end of life planning, counselling and support. It is expected that the Social Worker have at least 5 years clinical experience from the time of graduation and provide:
- Comprehensive psychological assessments, case management and counselling, offering emotional support to patients and carers.
- Support to patients and carers during their admission with care co-ordination and advocacy.
- Supervision to staff and mentoring to other Social Workers in the Social Work Department.
- Participate in the afterhours roster for RPAH and respond to the hospital within one hour of being called.
We are looking for someone who has..
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of social work with experience at Level 2 or higher and at least 5 years of clinical experience from the time of graduation.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees)…
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
- Great education opportunities through Sydney Education
About working for SLHD
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 27 May 2024
