Senior Social Worker - 10-20k Incentives Offered
Canowindra Health Service & Eugowra Multi Purpose Service

About the role
Our goal to build 'healthier rural people and thriving communities' is the shared responsibility of all involved in care of our patients and the social worker is an integral and valued member of our team. A passion for coordinating support for patients while they're in the care of our health services is at the heart of the Social Worker.

Be part of a small and dynamic team of healthcare professionals delivering health services to our local Eugowra and Canowindra communities. You’ll be an important part of the multidisciplinary health care team and also work independently as a practitioner in the provision of the clinical service to provide high quality care.

You’ll participate in performance development to develop professional skills, take part in quality improvement activities and workplace education to contribute to improved care for patients / clients and their families. You will develop and demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people. You will need to lead in an environment of constant change, improving the quality and efficiency of services, assisting in development of procedures and guidelines as required to promote standardised evidence based practice.

Canowindra Health Service provides acute and sub-acute in-patient services alongside emergency and a variety of allied health out-patient presentations and community nursing.

Eugowra MPS provides residential aged care beds, a Walk-In Health centre and community nursing and physiotherapy services.

This role is shared between Canowindra Health Service and Eugowra Multi Purpose Service.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us at Western NSW Local Health District.

To find out more about the role click to view thePosition Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Alison Stoker, Primary & Community Health Manager on 0428 633 780 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD