AddressThe Tweed Hospital is seeking a Social Worker Level 1-4 to provide high quality clinical services and leadership as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
Providing social work services to people with late stage chronic renal disease that includes advocacy, psychosocial assessment, information provision, referral to community services, emotional support and family/carer support using a client centred framework.
The successful applicant will have a professional development plan in place that will provide the opportunity for work based development which allows for progression through the Award levels in accordance with the incumbent's skill acquisition. It is an expectation that staff appointed who undertake to complete the required qualifications will complete these within a defined time frame.
About you:
- Relevant qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership of Social Work Association of Australia prior to commencing. To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional, evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and if requesting appointment as a Level 3 or 4 Health professional, evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience and demonstrated experience of extensive specialist knowledge or a high level of broad generalist knowledge within their discipline as defined by the award definitions of a level 3 or level 4 practitioner
- Clinical reasoning and ability to apply professional judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks within the scope of practice of the position within the applicable level of seniority
- Understanding of the interface between acute, sub-acute and community based service provision
- Ability to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care
We can offer you:
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Subsidsied gym and fitness services through Fitness Passport for for you and your family
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.
