Royal North Shore Hospital Social Work Department is seeking a full time permament Bereavement Coordinator and Counsellor to join the committed team at Northern Sydney Local Health District. You will be working alongside Bereavement Counsellors from both Hammond Care and NSLHD facilties to ensure the delivery of quality, client focused bereavement services to the community.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker (Level 4)
Remuneration: $2,331.57 - $2,388.09 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597328

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

The Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Bereavement Coordinator / Counsellor will be responsible for delivering specialist bereavement counselling, coordinating the NSLHD Bereavement Service and overseeing the consistent delivery and embedding of a public health model of care across NSLHD. The Bereavement Coordinator / Counsellor will work with NSLHD services (including HammondCare) to enhance bereavement support across NSLHD.
The Bereavement Coordinator/Counsellor is also responsible for providing support to family members and carers of deceased patients within the NSLHD. The position will offer consultation and education to multidisciplinary staff within the NSLHD, as well as to the wider community. Service planning, participation in policy and service development, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders are key components of this role.