Social Worker - Intensive Care

William Osler Health System•Brampton, ON

2d•CA$46 - CA$59•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, Critical Care, the Social Worker will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team. This role is responsible for the care of patients and families throughout the continuum of life dealing with issues such as bereavement, end-of-life issues, difficult family situations, facilitated discharge, and staff incident debriefing. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with the allied health team in coordinating patient plans of care, represent social work in various critical care related projects, and participate in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development. The position also involves providing coverage in Critical Care services and other areas of the hospital as needed.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work required
Membership in OCSWSSW is required
Three to five years experience working within a specific unit
Previous work history of dealing with the following client types/issues:
Assessment of the effect of physical illness on patient/family systems
End-of-life, including but not limited to unexpected death and bereavement; end-of-life communication skills
Knowledge and application of coping strategies, supporting emotional health and well-being, psychosocial interventions to support the coping of patients and family members in their adjustment to illness
Managing complex family dynamics, caregiver burnout
Knowledge of financial resources and processes to support clients
Knowledge of medical resources supporting our clients within the community
Knowledge of processes locating next of kin
Ability to provide grief and bereavement therapy, addictions, elder abuse and child abuse support
Elderly, homeless, substance abuse, pregnancy loss, mental health, domestic violence
Knowledgeable of community resources and ability to work with community partners
Knowledge and experience working with relevant legislation (i.e. SDM Act, POA, Consent and Capacity, etc.)
Knowledge of the psychosocial impact of chronic illness on the person and the family
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities as required
Demonstrated time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a multi- disciplinary team
Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Computer proficiency preferred
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in critical care would be an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for the care of patients and families throughout the continuum of life dealing with such issues as bereavement including: end-of-life issues, difficult family situations, facilitated discharge and staff incident debriefing
Work collaboratively with the allied health team in coordinating patient plan of care
Represent social work in various critical care related projects
Participate in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development
Provide coverage in Critical Care services and other areas of the hospital as needed