An exciting opportunity exists for Social Worker Level 1 / 2 to join our passionate Social Work team at Ryde Hospital, full time from now until 15th March 2025. If you are a highly motivated team player and reflective clinician with an interest in hospital social work, come join us!
- Employment Type
- Temporary Full Time until 15 March 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
- Position Classification
- Social Worker Level 1 / 2
- Remuneration
- 1,359.64 - $1,939.70 per week
- Hours Per Week
- Requisition ID
- REQ526780
- 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.
- NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism._
- Where you'll be working
Social Work Department, Ryde Hospital
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community._The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU / critical care, inpatient units, outpatient / ambulatory care services and much more._Construction commenced in early 2023 and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely._What you'll be doingThis 6 month temporary position provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician to expand their skill and experience in working in an acute inpatient setting. The majority of our work is with people aged over 80, so an interest in this age group would be a plus. The successful applicant will provide Social Work interventions including psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, crisis interventions and complex discharge planning to inpatients of Ryde Hospital. Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development are provided and encouraged. We want you to thrive!
People of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply._Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.Proven ability to work independently and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and interagency networks.Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.Commitment to participation in professional development and quality improvement activities.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.Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.Need more information?
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NSW Health is committed to implementing the _Child Safe Standards_._Applications Close : 25 October 2024Tentative Interview Dates : Week Commencing 28 October 2024