Social Worker BSW- Maternal Newborn

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a temporary full-time Social Worker (BSW) to support families during pregnancy and birth. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Social Work, relevant experience, and strong skills in assessment and crisis intervention. Joining their team means being part of a patient-centered approach to care, addressing individual and family needs while collaborating with various healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent experience required.
• Registration with the College of Certified Social Workers is mandatory.
• Experience with Child Protection Legislation and high-risk psychosocial situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of services to new families through pregnancy and birth.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Respond to crisis situations effectively.

Skills

Individual and family assessment

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Tools

GroupWise

Excel

Meditech

Job description

Ref# 25OPP077

1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Social Worker BSW

Social Work Maternal Newborn

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

you are successful.

The Perinatal Social Worker will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker provides a

range of services to new families through pregnancy and birth, as well as services to children and families requiring

hospitalization for medical, surgical or mental health illnesses, in a patient and family centred care model. The Social

Worker requires skills in individual and family assessment and case management. Additional requirements include

the ability to work independently, provide consultative services, communicate effectively and respond to crisis

situations.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited Social Work program

* Three to five years recent experience

* Registration with the College of Certified Social workers is mandatory

* Proven skills in individual and family assessment and case management

* Ability to work independently or as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

* Ability to provide consultative services, communicate effectively and respond to crisis situations

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Experience with Child Protection Legislation

* Skills required in dealing with high risk psycho social situations and chemical dependancy

* Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with family members

* Excellent documentation & writing skills

* Proficiency in GroupWise, Excel, and Meditech software

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 Friday, 20 June, 2025.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: June 13, 2025

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