Social Worker 
Discharge Planning & Community Stroke Rehabilitation
Job Posting: Non-Union 2024-337
Regular Full-Time Position

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes: Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our inter-disciplinary team of skilled professionals. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team in the Department of Patient and Family Centred Care, the Social Worker in this role will support Discharge Planning and the Community Stroke Rehabilitation program. The Social Worker will provide consultation to patients, families, Physicians, and others to facilitate individualized, safe, and timely transitions home or to the next level of care, ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. They will also provide Social Work assessments and interventions to patients and families involved in the outpatient Community Stroke Program.  Regular working hours will be day shift, Monday to Friday. 

About the Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

More About You

You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and have relevant work experience. You will also need to have:

• Current certificate of registration in good standing from the ON College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with patients who have had a stroke, other neurologic, complex chronic conditions and/or musculoskeletal disorders in a rehab or community setting is preferred
• Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based stress reduction, preferred
• Completion of CorHealth’s Interprofessional Stroke Core Competency Framework, or willingness to complete.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of community services, agencies, and placement facilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation and acts applicable to patient discharge and transition (e.g. Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospital Act, Substitute Decisions Act)
• Experience with discharge planning, especially with a geriatric population, and sound knowledge of discharge planning principles and a thorough working knowledge of their application in a chronic care setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid available from federal, provincial, and municipal programs.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration when interacting with patients, family members, and other members of the care team.

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills in a collaborative working environment - Apply Now! 

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.