POSITION SUMMARY:To provide Social Work and Discharge Planning services to the patients in the clinical areas of Timmins and District Hospital. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To function effectively within the standards of professional competence and professional knowledge in social work and to participate as a member of the discipline.
• To function as a member of the multidisciplinary team in planning for the care of patients according to best practice.
• To initiate and maintain Social Work programs and to continually evaluate their effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• To assess the patients’ current and former psychosocial situation and to make recommendations to the multidisciplinary care team.
• To promote the implementation of processes which facilitate early identification, and assessment of the patient’s needs.
• In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to implement timely discharge plans that enhance continuity of care and efficient use of hospital and community resources.
• To liaise with community and regional agencies in planning for continuity of care post discharge.
• To meet with patients and their families and empower them to be involved in informed decision-making regarding the care of the patient.
• To counsel the patient and his family in acceptance of an adaptation to changing health conditions.
• To interview the patient and family and communicate their expectations to the health care team.
• To balance the interests of the patient with institutional policies surrounding hospitalization and discharge.
• To assist patients to return home safely with necessary support and/or facilitate admission to the most appropriate level of care within the community.
• To provide services in the areas of high-risk assessment, community referral processes, palliative care services, bereavement counseling and support, placement coordination and discharge planning.
• Collect stats and submit reports reflecting attainment of and/or compliance with performance indicators.
• To establish effective working relationships with program and medical staff and collectively provide quality patient-focused care.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSW required, MSW preferred, from a recognized university.
• Previous hospital experience preferred, along with an understanding of the knowledge and principles associated with provision of Social Work Programs in an acute hospital setting.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legislation which affects discharge planning processes for hospital patients.
• Must possess effective communication skills and experience in counseling patients, and families.
• Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Must be a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours if required.
• Employment history which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Bilingualism in both official languages would be an asset. 
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
• Starting salary of $39.16/hour; $76,362.00/year (As per Step 1 B.S.W scale of the OPSEU collective agreement.)
• Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. 

Interested applicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timmins and District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone (705) 267-6371; Fax (705) 360-6008; Attention: Kayla Kampman, email [email protected] . 

Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. 

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. 

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