Job Description

Ref# 25OPP039

1 ? Temporary Full Time ? Social Worker BSW

Social Work

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event

you are successful.

Reporting to the Reporting to the Manager ? Inpatient Social Work, the successful candidate will provide psychosocial
assessments, counselling and crisis interventions for patients and their families and advocacy for patients needing
immediate assistance while in hospital including necessary post discharge arrangements on in patient units. As part
of a multidisciplinary health care team, the successful candidate will practice within the standards of the Ontario
College of Certified Social Workers and the Mission Statement and Code of Conduct of the Thunder Bay Regional
Health Sciences Centre.


Applicants must have the following qualifications:
Honors Bachelor of Social Work degree Current registration with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care environment

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of practice:
Relevant clinical experience with Chronic Disease and multiple/complex medical issues Experience working with Indigenous population and remote communities. Strong assessment and counseling skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Displayed abilities in Critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution Proven abilities to work well under stress and in a constantly changing environment Experience in teaching acutely ill patients and their families Displayed awareness of appropriate community resources Experience practicing as an active participant on a multidisciplinary team Experience working with people at end of life and in the setting of bereavement Excellent knowledge of community resources is essential

Salary Range: $39.160 to 50.770


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 Hospital 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.


Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

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. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.


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 no later than
11:59p.m. on

Thursday, 20 March, 2025

.

Internal

applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet.

External

applicants must apply through our
website.


Posted: March 13, 2025
OPSEU