Social Worker Msw - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

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Owen Sound, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

DEPARTMENT:
ALLIED HEALTH

CLOSING DATE:
MARCH 28, 2023

UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - HPD

STATUS:
FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE:
$ $51.47

Reporting to the Manager of Interprofessional Practice, the Social Worker collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop a plan of care.

The Social Worker conducts a bio-psycho-social assessment, applies social work theory and methods and develops care plans with the goal of maximizing social and emotional functioning, preventing problems and situations that reduce coping capacities and independence.

The Social Worker addresses barriers to optimal recovery or adjustment and discharge from hospital as well as support in end of life situations.

Work Assignments may vary but will focus on the adult and geriatric inpatient population.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Successful completion of a Master of Social Work Degree
Current registration in good standing with the College of Social Workers
Two to five years of recent related experience in a medical clinical setting
Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners
Experience with geriatric patients, end of life support and MAID situations
Working knowledge of Mental Health legislation and the Trillium Gift of Life process
Effective time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliable, flexible, creative, selfdirected professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team as well as families and community partners
Ability to work all shifts, including weekends; ability for multisite coverage when required
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to GBHS 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes