One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

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The Social Worker reports to the Clinical Services Manager, Emergency, with professional accountability to the practice leader for social work. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of patients and families throughout the continuum of life, dealing with such issues as bereavement (including early pregnancy loss), end of life issues, domestic violence, child abuse, difficult family situations, facilitated discharge and staff incident debriefing.

Accountabilities:

• Works collaboratively with the allied health team in coordinating patient plan of care
• Represents social work professional practice in various Emergency Department related meetings
• Participates in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development

• Masters degree in social work
• Registration with the OCSWSSW
• Minimum of three to five years social work experience in an emergency department
• Previous work history of dealing with one or more of the following client types/issues: elderly, homeless, domestic violence, paediatric, substance abuse and bereavement
• Knowledgeable in community resources
• 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
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
• Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities as required
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and interdependently within multidisciplinary treatment team
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as Meditech
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8/12 hours shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $44.69 per hour
Maximum: $57.93 per hour

Internal application deadline: June 26, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.