Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Location
Thunder Bay, ON | Canada
Job description
Ref# 24OPP005RU 1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Social Worker BSW Social Work (Neuro/Trauma)
Reposted
This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit their application.
Reporting to the Manager of Supportive Services, the Social Worker is an integral member of an interprofessional
team and provides a range of psychosocial services to patients and their families, which may include assessment,
brief solution orientated counselling, discharge/transition planning and linkage to community resources. The
successful candidate will practice within the Ontario College of Social Workers Service Workers standards, the
Mission Statement and the Code of Conduct of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The successful
candidate will provide services to the in patient Surgical/Neuro units
Applicants must have the following qualifications/experience:
* Honors Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW)
* Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and be in good
standing
* Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care environment
In addition, applicants must have skill and abilities in the following elements of practice:
* Demonstrated knowledge of available community resources
* Excellent working knowledge of Consent and Capacity Legislation, Social Work Code of Ethics, Mental Health
Legislation and the Heath Care Consent Act
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self directed manner as well as collaboratively within an
interprofessional team
* Experience evaluating mental and emotional health, social, family and financial circumstances
* Ability to prioritize competing demands
* Displayed abilities in critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution
* Proven abilities to work well under stress and in a constantly changing environment
* Experience working with people at the end of life and in the setting of bereavement
Salary Range: $38.020 to 49.290
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process
As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training. This position will remain posted until filled.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website
Posted: March 4, 2024
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