Social Worker

Humber River Hospital View all jobs

  • Toronto, ON
  • $44.67-57.90 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position ProfileHumber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!Join our team of Allied Health Professionals as we work together to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the healthcare needs of our community. Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Duration: November 15, 2026
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday. Availability for occasioal weekend and statutory holiday coverage is an asset. Hours subject to change.
Location: Wilson Site
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Social WorkH
Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90Position Responsibilities:
  • Patient population includes a variety of areas and may include inpatient acute medical, ICU, Surgical, Emergency and Geriatric Patients.
  • Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and counselling to patients and their families.
  • Act as liaison and assist patients and staff with community resources.
  • Discharge planning and patient flow within the acute and community sectors.
  • Works as a member of the health care team.
  • Flexibility in caseload and program assignment.
  • Able to manage and prioritize patient caseload in a busy acute care setting.
  • Participates in reflective practice as per College standards.
  • Clinical supervision of social work students.
  • Provides cross-coverage of Social Work Services for vacation/staffing relief.
  • Cross coverage may also include coverage at the Reactivation Care Centres (RCC) located at the Finch Site and Church Sites.
Qualifications:
  • MSW obtained from an accredited school of Social Work required.
  • Current membership with OASW and OCCSWSSW, or eligibility to become a member required.
  • Experience in the acute and/or sub-acute sector system, patient flow and discharge planning is an asset and preferred.
  • Computer skills required; ability to manage electronic recording, workload and meet submission timelines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the acute, sub-acute and community sector. Knowledge of community resources an asset.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to set clinical and non-clinical priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) facilitating effective communication in case reporting and assessments, with patients, families, peers, other healthcare team members and volunteers.
  • Excellent decision making skills.
  • Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
  • An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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