SOCIAL WORKER
Job Posting #: 927737
Position: Social Worker Palliative Care Team and Department
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital (TWH)
Department: Department of Supportive Care
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, weekday, weekend and holiday shifts
Scale/Grade: D0:08
Salary: $40.98 to $51.22 per hour - Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: January 11, 2024
Closing Date: January 25, 2024
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position
The Department of Supportive Care at the University Health Network was developed to provide care for the whole person at all stages of illness. Our team of experts work with patients and families to help improve their personal well-being and quality of life. This includes psychological treatment, supportive and palliative care, and rehabilitation services. We are currently seeking a social worker to join the inpatient Palliative Care team at the Toronto Western Hospital.
The primary responsibilities of the Social Worker include: conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to promote early identification of unmet palliative care needs; engaging in advance care planning including identification and documentation of substitute decision makers; coordinating and facilitating family meetings; implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, and the inter-disciplinary team for the purpose of facilitating comprehensive holistic care; reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required; liaising with appropriate community agencies including palliative care supports in the community; providing comprehensive grief and bereavement support. The social worker will help support patients consulted to the inpatient palliative care service at TWH and will attend unit based and program-based rounds to help identify and implement palliative care recommendations. This position also includes teaching opportunities in order to help build primary- and specialist- palliative care capacity across the organization and beyond. Protected time for education-related activities will be provided. This role also requires performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation/maintenance of Social Work within the Department of Supportive Care and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
Qualifications
• Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Three (3) years related experience
• Demonstrated mature interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to social assistance institutions and services
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office Applications)
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting required
• Experience in an acute care setting with inpatients and outpatients required
• Knowledge, comfort and experience coordinating palliative discharges required
• Experience with serious illness including malignant and non-malignant illnesses preferred
• Experience working with patients and families throughout the trajectory of care from diagnosis through to palliation an asset
• Experience providing grief and bereavement support preferred
• Experience and knowledge of palliative care resources in the community
• Experience teaching and/or contributing to curriculum design an asset
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
