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Social Worker Surgery and ICU
Herston
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to deliver high quality core social work clinical services as part of the multidisciplinary team to patients in the Surgical Stream.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH658611 |
| Closing date | 17-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to role description |
| Contact person | Helena Morrey |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 0691 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to deliver high quality core social work clinical services as part of the multidisciplinary team to patients in the Surgical Stream, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and to their families and carers, so as to optimise the psychosocial outcomes of their utilisation of health care services.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Identify clinical risk and provide multiple clinical interventions to maximise patient health and psychosocial outcomes including domestic and family violence, elder abuse, and child protection.
- Work effectively and efficiently with patients; their families/caregivers and external agencies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide clinical education about the social work role for undergraduate students, less experienced staff and the multidisciplinary team with the support of senior clinical staff.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RBH658611 Role Description (PDF, 528KB)
Role Description
Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Application Kit
