NSW Health
Level 3 Social Worker - Palliative Care
Mid levelContractHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaProfessional servicesPeople and culturePosted 19 hours ago
About the job
Join a compassionate and skilled social work team at St George Hospital as a Level 3 Social Worker in the inpatient palliative care service. This job offers a unique opportunity to support patients with palliative cancer and non-cancer diagnoses, their families, and carers, delivering holistic, person-centred care. The team values collaboration, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to professional growth, ensuring a supportive work environment.
You'll be responsible for
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Providing psychosocial support
Delivering holistic, person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team in palliative care, supporting patients and families.🏥
Supporting discharge planning
Assisting with complex discharge planning, grief and bereavement care, and end-of-life decision-making.🧑🤝🧑
Collaborating with teams
Working closely with medical, nursing, allied health, and pastoral care teams to ensure integrated care delivery.What we're looking for
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Palliative care experience
Demonstrated clinical experience in palliative care settings.View fit
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Negotiation and advocacy skills
Proven ability to negotiate and advocate effectively with diverse stakeholders.View fit
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Clinical supervision capability
Experience providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.View fit
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