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SalaryAn exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Social Worker with a strong work ethic to join the very experienced and dedicated Social Work Department at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2024 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Social Worker (Level 3)
Remuneration: $2,081.22 - $2,148.66 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ465089
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 working
Royal North Shore Hospital
This position sits in the Cancer and Renal Services Social Work Team which covers a range of clinical areas including; Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology, BMT, Renal, Vascular, Urology and Surgery.
What you'll be doing
Provide high level Social Work service to consumer’s carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with the districts and professional policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation and 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.
- Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, counselling, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Lindberg on Kate.Lindberg@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9477
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 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.
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Applications Close: 10 March 2024
