Social Worker Level 3 - Weekend worker - Medical Assessment unit (MAU)
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
In this essential weekend role, you will deliver crisis intervention services in the Medical Assessment Unit, Emergency Department, ICU, and Maternity. You will work independently, using professional judgment to assess and respond to referrals across the hospital.
The role involves managing sensitive situations such as end-of-life care, pregnancy losses, and unexpected infant deaths. The successful candidate will also assist with patient flow and prioritise discharge dependent situations, while making appropriate referrals to support services. In addition, you will address child protection and domestic violence cases while offering guidance and support to patients and their families.
We are looking for someone with experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to stay composed under pressure, and a commitment to providing compassionate care.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
· Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
· Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
· Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
· Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
· Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
· Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
· Working autonomously within the critical care stream and being part of a social work department within a tertiary hospital.
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
· Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
· Working With Children Check (WWCC)
· Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
· Valid NSW Drivers Licence (C class)
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Need more information or help applying?
· Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
· Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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· For role-related queries or help applying, contact Simone Charlesworth
