Social Worker

Ross Memorial Hospital Corporation; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario seeks a Permanent Full-Time Social Worker to support patient flow and Hospital to Home initiatives. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, advocacy, and community resource coordination to ensure timely, patient-centered transitions from hospital to home.

Ideal candidates hold a BSW, current OC SW registration, and hospital discharge planning experience, with strong communication and collaboration skills within an

Qualifications

• BSW from an accredited university.
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Recent hospital social work, discharge planning, patient flow, or care coordination experience.
• Ability to discharge plan and facilitate transitions from hospital to home.
• Strong assessment, counselling, advocacy, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to support safe, timely discharge and transitions from hospital to community.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, advocacy and system navigation to address discharge barriers.
• Coordinate with community resources and supports as part of the Hospital to Home program.
• Contribute to patient flow initiatives and care coordination within the unit.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Current OC SW registration

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

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Job Number J0826-0453

Job Title Social Worker

Job Type Permanent Full Time

Union OPSEU

City, Province, Country Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department Patient Flow

Open Positions 1

Date Posted October 17, 2026

Closing Date October 23, 2026

Salary $41.240 - $53.470/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to a Home First philosophy, recognizing that patients achieve the best outcomes when they can recover safely in their homes and communities.

As a member of the Patient Flow Team, the Social Worker collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners to support safe, timely, and patient-centered transitions from hospital to community. The role provides expertise in psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, advocacy, system navigation, and community resource coordination to address barriers to discharge and promote successful transitions of care.

Ross Memorial Hospital’s Hospital to Home (H2H) Program supports patients to safely transition from hospital to home through coordinated, patient-centred care delivered in the community. Guided by a Home First philosophy, the interprofessional program provides individualized care coordination, nursing, rehabilitation, personal support and connections to community services to promote functional recovery and independence, support patients to remain safely at home, and improve transitions and patient flow across the health system.

The Patient Flow & Discharge Planning Team is currently seeking a Permanent Full-Time Social Worker to join their healthcare team to support Patient Flow/Hospital to Home.

Effective Date: As soon as possible

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited university.
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Recent experience in hospital social work, discharge planning, patient flow, care coordination, or a related healthcare setting.
• Experience facilitating complex transitions from hospital to community.
• Strong assessment, counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, community resources, healthcare services, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and health information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
• Experience with Home First initiatives, patient flow, utilization management, and ALC planning.
• Knowledge of community support networks.
• Experience working with older adults, caregivers, and patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Hours of Work

Must be able to work 8 hours day shifts, Monday to Friday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.