Social Worker Bsw-ft Neuro/surg

**Ref# 24OPP090**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Social Worker BSW**

**Social Work**

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

Mission Statement and the Code of Conduct of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The successful

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: $39.160 to 50.770

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

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.

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

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 no later than

11:59p.m. on **Friday, 4 October, 2024**.

website.

Posted: September 27, 2024

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