Permanent full-time opportunity to provide advanced level Social Work clinical services within the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments at Caboolture Hospital, delivering specialist psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients, families and carers experiencing acute trauma and complex needs, while supporting day to day Emergency Department social work operations and providing high level support to patients and families within the Outpatient Oncology Service.

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About the role

Permanent full‑time opportunity to deliver advanced, evidence‑based Social Work services as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Caboolture Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments. The role focuses on supporting patients, families and carers affected by acute psychosocial trauma or multifaceted psychosocial challenges to optimise outcomes and maximise benefit from health care services. The position also contributes specialist Social Work support within the Outpatient Oncology Service and provides operational and clinical leadership to support effective, high‑quality Social Work service delivery within the Emergency Department.

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:

• Deliver advanced level evidence based clinical services, including counselling, in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics and AASW Professional Practice Standards by assessing complex psychosocial needs of clients impacted by traumatic events such as domestic and family violence and sexual assault; identifying clinical risk and providing multiple clinical interventions to maximise psychosocial outcomes for clients.
• Utilise current evidence and best practice knowledge to deliver clinical services to clients affected by trauma and/or sudden illness. Demonstrate a strong ability to work with a diverse range of issues including major trauma, domestic and family violence, elder abuse, child protection, frailty, homelessness and death.
• Use and model authoritative counsel, advanced-level problem solving and critical thinking to resolve complex problems and facilitate independent clinical reasoning and professional judgement within social work services across Caboolture, Kilcoy & Woodford Directorate and work collaboratively with stakeholders internally and externally to support patient needs.

Benefits when working for us

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

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.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  Role Description - CAB682185 (PDF)