Social Worker Emergency/ ICU/ Complex Case Work

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The Emergency / ICU Social Worker Level 1-2, is responsible for the provision of a social work service to patients / clients and their families,...

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Psychology, Counselling & Social Work

Company: I Work for NSW

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-2-1768-3952

Fax: +61-2-8446-9437

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Purpose of Position

A vacancy exists in the Social Work Department for a highly motivated social worker who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with appropriate qualifications, knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work within the framework of the Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy as well as the policies of St. Vincent’s Hospital. This position is identified to comply with the Social Work Department’s commitment to the SVHN Sydney Aboriginal Health Plan.

 The Emergency / ICU Social Worker Level 1-2, is responsible for the provision of a social work service to patients / clients and their families, liaison with other health care professionals within St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and with external agencies in the area of allocation. In this position you will be part of a team of Emergency and Intensive Care Social workers providing high level comprehensive social work service within a multi-disciplinary service. The position will involve working closely with the St Vincent’s Hospital and community staff, government and non-government organizations and service providers. You will be working 38 hours, full time, across a seven day rotating roster, providing consultation, advocacy, clinical assessments and counselling to patients, families and carers. The social worker will be contributing to crisis work, patient flow, complex discharge planning and providing clinical cover for colleagues as required. You will also be providing consultation to team members and education for patients and staff as required. 

This position also involves capacity for initiating and participating in research and quality improvement as well as participation in the wider social work department activities. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the program of Professional Development and Supervision as conducted by the Social Work Department SVHS. The successful applicant shall also be trained for and participate in the on call social work crisis roster for SVHS.

The St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Aboriginal Health Unit is co-located with the Social Work Department and there is a strong collaborative and collegial working relationship between the two services.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website k

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

Selection Criteria

Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with evidence of clinical experience in a hospital or health related field as a practising Social Worker. To be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. An applicant’s race is a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as well as an understanding of the health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated knowledge and/or social work experience in mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, child protection, victims of crimes, trauma, sudden death, miscarriage and the coronial process. Demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention, short term solution focused intervention, grief and loss work and complex assessment and care planning. Demonstrated experience and ability to work in critical care settings as a member of diverse multidisciplinary teams in a high demand environment with competing demands. Ability to undertake or contribute to research/projects/quality and education activities within social work services. Well developed time management, liaison, negotiation, computer, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to participate in a seven day service and on call service.

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