Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2 Location : Nepean Hospital Remuneration : $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ470400 Applications Close : 17/03/2024 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. What we can offer you (for eligible employees): · Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees) · Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging · Novated Leasing · Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year · Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members · Fitness Passport What you'll be doing : Our fantastic Social Work team are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the team on a Permanent Full Time basis. Social Work looks at the complex interactions between individuals as patients, their environment outside the hospital, and the treatment process within the hospital setting. It recognises that illness and admission to hospital involves adjustment within the individual and within his/her relationships with his/her outside world. It also recognises that in the process of admission and treatment in hospital the patient experiences a degree of loss of control and independence. In this context that social work takes a central role in the hospital goal of fostering the psychological, emotional and social well-being of patients. Additionally, S ocial Work provides a service to both the patient and the organisation. Our service to patients is in identifying and dealing with psychosocial problems that arise as a result of, or that are contributing to problems in adjusting to the crisis of illness, treatment and hospitalisation. Furthermore, our service to the organisation is in identifying and dealing with psychosocial problems that hinder the smooth transition of patients through the hospital treatment system. We recognise that these two aspects of our service work together toward the paramount goal of patient well-being. If psychosocial problems are resolved then a smooth transition is facilitated, and conversely, a smooth transition will enhance the patient’s emotional and social well-being. Social Work, as part of the multidisciplinary health team will provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, general counselling, advocacy, case management, therapeutic and grief/loss counselling, and complex discharge planning. Interested? Apply today An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. About us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form). Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Selection criteria to be addressed : Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW Demonstrated understanding of the psycho- social impact of unexpected hospitalisation due to illness, accident or trauma Experience in working in an acute hospital setting and/ or a medical or physical rehabilitation setting Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate discharge and care plan in a short time frame for patients in an inpatient setting Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team High level of written and oral communication skills Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jenella Cottle on Jenella.Cottlehealth.nsw.gov.au