Enthusiastic Social Workers with experience in hospital settings are encouraged to apply for this position within the supportive Social Work Department at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH). The HKH Social Work Department values professional development and strives to maintain a patient focus at all times. Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Social Worker (Level 1/2) Remuneration : $35.78 - $51.04 per hour Hours Per Week : 16 Requisition ID : REQ474050 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 Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital What you'll be doing As a permanent part time Social Worker (two days/week), you will provide clinical interventions to inpatients and their families. There will be opportunity to rotate through different wards including medical, surgical and critical care. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria : Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. 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. 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 Kellyann Hennessy on Kellyann.Hennessyhealth.nsw.gov.au or 0429 959 268 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 NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . Applications Close: 20 March 2024 Tentative Interview Date: 25 March 2024