Social Worker - Medical Unit-Neuro / Stroke. FT(J0525-0775)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North York General Hospital is seeking a Social Worker for the Medical Unit-Neuro / Stroke. The role involves assessing patients' psychosocial needs, developing treatment and discharge plans, and coordinating with community resources. Candidates should possess a Master's in Social Work and have experience in an acute care setting. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package within one of Canada's leading community hospitals.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan

Benefits and vacation

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a staff Social Worker.
• Acute care and discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Prepare treatment plans and discharge plans with the care team.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and community services.

Skills

Client-centered assessments

Interpersonal skills

Discharge planning

Advocacy

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Valid membership in Ontario College of Social Workers

Job description

Social Worker - Medical Unit-Neuro / Stroke. FT(J0525-0775)

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Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Social Worker, 8SENeuro / Stroke Your goal in this position is to provide client-centered psychosocial assessments of the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of patients and their families in the inpatient unit. You will also assist the patient and family in developing and enhancing coping skills related to the social and emotional needs and problems that may accompany or predate illness / disability and hospitalization. We also want you to have a great network of connections in the care community, so you can refer patients to wide variety of community services, including retirement / long term care rehab facilities and complex continuing care. You also have great interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs and capabilities of the patients and their families
• Prepare a treatment plan to meet the needs and problems identified in the psychosocial assessment with cooperation of multidisciplinary team
• As appropriate, formulate a discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and considering current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources as they may have developed / changed during the patient’s stay
• Follow through and co-ordinate the discharge plan
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with patient, family and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources
• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Home and Community Care Support Services, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, Trillium Drug Programs, etc.
• Advocate for the patient / family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created / provided
• Provide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and community
• Foster an environment that promotes patient / family centered care and inter-professional collaboration
• Participate in MSW student supervision

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Valid membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a staff Social Worker
• Acute care and discharge planning experience preferred
• Experience working with the geriatric population an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Permanent position with 8-hour day shifts including weekends in the 8SE Neuro / Stroke department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes benefits, vacation, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDHP

How To Apply

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• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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