Position Title: Social Worker - Acute Bereavement and Palliative Care
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours per week: 16 Hours Per Week
Position Grade: Social Worker Level 3
Salary: $112,396.09 - $ 116,038.01, pro rata per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department and Location: Social Work, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the Role:

• Join a dynamic team focused on providing quality care to clients within the Social Work Department, particularly in the Acute Bereavement role.
• Support palliative care efforts by responding to the end-of-life needs of acute patients, their families, and carers, complementing the work of Palliative Care Social Workers.
• Provide bereavement follow-up after sudden or traumatic deaths, offering ongoing support to families following complex or high-risk situations.
• Address complex issues related to risk and grief, working with individuals and families to navigate challenging emotional and social circumstances post-death.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia
2. Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) with evidence of clinical experience in a hospital or health related field as a practicing Social Worker.
3.Demonstrated knowledge, advanced clinical skills and experience in life limiting illness in inpatient and community based palliative care, including trauma informed therapeutic counselling and care of patients, families and carers in the context of grief, loss & trauma. Experience, skills and knowledge in trauma support and/or counselling
4. Demonstrated competencies in comprehensive psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, anticipatory grief, loss and bereavement, complex clinical casework, end of life care and family work, individual, couple, family, carer and group work
5. Demonstrated commitment, experience and ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary and social work teams in a specialised environment
6. Well-developed skills in written and verbal communication, computer literacy, time management, prioritisation, liaison and negotiation.
7. Ability to undertake and contribute to research projects and lead quality improvement and education activities and a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge base. Demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
8. Willingness to participate in the on-call service.

Why Work at St Vincent's?

• Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to compassionate, excellent care.
• Access generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
• Opportunities for career development across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network.
• Participate in a range of educational programs and post-graduate opportunities.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

About St Vincent's Hospital:

• A busy inner-city hospital located in a beautiful location with easy access to cafes, galleries, and theatres.
• Centres of excellence in heart & lung transplantation, cancer care, mental health, and more.
• Close partnerships with universities and research institutes.
• A diverse workplace with a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia:
Please note, that sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role

Pre-employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to Apply:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as noted above.

Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

For further information please contact TalentHealthNsw@svha.org.au

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2025