Social Worker Temporary Full Time
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Job Description
General Posting Information
POSITION:
Social Worker
DEPARTMENT:
Social Work
CONDITIONS:
Temporary Full-time for approximately eighteen (18) months
HOURS:
Approximately 75.0 Bi-weekly hours
SHIFTS:
Days
7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)
WAGE RATE:
Scale Minimum Maximum
OPSE13 $44.45/hr $56.35/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide quality social work services to individual patients and their families.
- To provide timely psychosocial assessments and interventions
- To coordinate discharge plans with patients, their families, the multidisciplinary team and a wide range of community services
- To make referrals to appropriate community resources
- Demonstrate QCH values:collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master of Social Work Degree in Clinical Social Work
- Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Two years social work experience in a hospital setting or relevant/similar setting
- Experience in general medicine, geriatrics, palliative care and discharge planning.
- Must be comfortable dealing with end of life issues and providing guidance and support to families and team members.
- Excellent working knowledge of medical terminology and diagnoses
- Knowledge of a broad range of social and community services including placement resources for senior and chronically ill patients.
- Must be knowledgeable about adult protection legislation and the identification, reporting, intervention and documentation requirements in cases of abuse against women and seniors.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Health Care Consent and Substitute Decisions Acts and other appropriate legislation as it pertains to discharge planning and seniors
- Must demonstrate an advanced level of practice competence in psychosocial assessment; safety/risk assessment; crisis intervention and prevention; and grief, loss and adjustment counseling
- Motivation, energy, creativity and commitment to quality patient care
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with complex patient needs and system demands
Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.
Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and M\xc3\xa9tis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2248426
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationOttawa, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned