About Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, a 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, and 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs. We are proud to be home to some of Australia's leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is young, friendly, and open to ideas.
About the role As the successful Social Worker Level 1/2, you will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of clinical care. You will work in partnership with Medical Officers and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide assessment and evidence-based treatment in a coordinated and timely manner. You will provide Social Work intervention to a wide variety of patients in acute care including surgical, medical, critical care, emergency, maternity, pediatrics, and aged care. You will also be expected to participate in our social work weekend on-call crisis roster.
Selection criteria: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for the AASWDemonstrated experience working in an acute healthcare facilityHighly developed social work assessment and counselling skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities within the scope of practiceEmployee Benefits: Education and supportOpportunity to consolidate skillsHealth and fitness benefits via Fitness PassportSalary packaging for novated leasing, additional superannuation contributions, and airport lounge membershipsHealth insurance discounts and offers from our corporate partnersFurther information: Michelle Watson, Social Work Manager on 02 9105 5068 or email ******
Please apply online and include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined, CV, and 2 current work-related referees.
Applications close: 14 November 2024
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check prior to appointment, and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr