**Remuneration**: $54.77 - $56.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time - Maternity leave cover, Until January 2026
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 3
**Hours Per Week**:22
**Requisition ID**: REQ536918
**Closing Date**: Sunday, 1st of December
**About the role**:
Joining the John Hunter Hospital Critical Care Social Work team you role will include covering the clinical areas of ED, ICU, Surgical, Trauma and same day procedure Surgical Wards.
Your day-to-day will include providing social work interventions to patients admitted to the JHH ICU and their families. It is based within the Intensive care unit with some coverage of the Paediatric Intensive Care unit if that Social Worker is unavailable.
**Where you will be working**:
The fixed working days are Monday to Wednesday, totalling 22 hours per week. You will work closely with the other Social Workers in the Critical care team as well as the ICU Multidisciplinary team including Organ donation team, other allied health professionals and may be asked to participate in education of ICU staff around social work interventions and communication with families.
You'll be well-supported in this role with mentoring from the CCT Team Leader, Service Manager, and experienced Level 3 and 4 Social Workers within the department. We're committed to helping you grow, so we'll work with you to create a tailored Professional Development Plan to enhance your skills and knowledge. Cultural mentoring and support are also available to ensure you feel confident and connected in your role.
**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Additional Information**:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
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**Information for applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.