Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker experienced in the area of bereavement, grief and loss. This is a temporary (until July ****) one day a week position.
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Employment Type: TemporaryPart Time until 8 July **** (with possibility of ongoing employment)
n Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
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Remuneration:$*****
- $***** per hour
n Hours Per Week:8
n Requisition ID:REQ******
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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.
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Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
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Transparent pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
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Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong.



We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work workplace without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
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Where you'll be working
n Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
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What you'll be doing
n You will be working as a member of a supportive multidisciplinary team at Hornsby Ku-ring- gai Hospital supporting patients and their families experiencing end of life through provision of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
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People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
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Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work.
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Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process.
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The team enriching healthin millions of ways every day.
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Applications Close: 01 October ****
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Tentative Interview Date: 07 October ****

📌 End Of Life Care Senior Social Worker (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney