Social Worker - Emergency, ICU and Paediatrics

About the role

The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane is seeking a Social Worker to provide high-level clinical social work services to patients and their families and carers in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Paediatric After-Hours Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role covers psychosocial assessment, intervention, advocacy and support, and contributes to service improvement, clinical education and the development of social work services.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial assessment, risk identification, intervention, advocacy and care coordination to patients, families and carers
• Provide clinical social work support across the Emergency Department, ICU and paediatric services, adapting interventions to diverse patient groups
• Apply evidence-based practice and professional judgement to manage complex clinical situations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and with government and non-government agencies to support continuity of care
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, clinical education and the development of social work practices and procedures

Required profile

• Ability to manage a diverse caseload across acute clinical settings
• Problem-solving skills and professional judgement
• Commitment to the Metro North Health values

What we offer

• Career and development opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary with annual increments
• Superannuation contribution of up to 12.75% and salary packaging

Applications are made through the employer's careers site; applications received through third parties such as recruitment agencies will not be accepted. The closing date is 6 November 2026.