Exciting opportunity exists for Social Worker (Level 1/2) to join our well-respected acute care and rehabilitation team at Ryde Hospital. This 12-month temporary position provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic clinician to expand their skill and experience in areas of acute care including but not limited to psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, end of life issues, domestic violence, complex discharge planning and rehabilitation services with focus on motivational counselling, NDIS and complex discharge planning. This is unique opportunity to gain experience in acute care team 3 days a week and our rehabilitation team 2 day a week. If you are excited and motivated team player whose passion is in supporting and advocating for vulnerable patients and their families while gaining vast array of experience, come and join our team Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until 22 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 : 38 Requisition ID : REQ473830 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 The position sits within the Social Work department at Ryde Hospital. Monday to Wednesday the position will be based in acute care team and Thursday to Friday in Graythwaite Rehabilitation centre. This position is part of wider multidisciplinary team providing acute and subacute care to patients at 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 doing This unique role provides an opportunity to provide frontline social work services to our most vulnerable patients and their families across acute and subacute settings. The successful applicant will provide Social Work interventions including psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, counselling, advocacy, complex discharge planning to inpatients and their families/carers. Clinical supervision and ongoing professional development is provided and encouraged. We want you to thrive People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: 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. 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 and current NSW Driver Licence. 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 in acute rehabilitation settings. 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? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Katarzyna Rigley on Kasia.Rigleyhealth.nsw.gov.au or 0428 085 192. 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: Week beginning of 25 March 2024