25OPP051 - Social Worker BSW-TFT 3A/3B Surg. Units

Reporting to the Manager ‑ Ambulatory Mental Health and Supportive Care Services, the successful candidate will provide psychosocial assessments, counselling and crisis interventions for patients and their families and advocacy for patients needing immediate assistance while in hospital including necessary post discharge arrangements on inpatient units. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the successful candidate will practice within the standards of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and the Mission Statement and Code of Conduct of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

1. Honors Bachelor of Social Work degree
2. Current registration with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers
3. Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care environment

In addition, applicants must have skill and experience in the following elements of practice:

1. Relevant clinical experience with Chronic Disease and multiple/complex medical issues
2. Strong assessment and counseling skills
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Displayed abilities in Critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution
5. Proven abilities to work well under stress and in a constantly changing environment
6. Experience in teaching acutely ill patients and their families
7. Displayed awareness of appropriate community resources
8. Experience practicing as an active participant on a multidisciplinary team
9. Experience working with people at end of life and in the setting of bereavement
10. Excellent knowledge of community resources is essential

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.

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 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025.

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