The North Shore Health Network provides rural healthcare for communities along the north shore of Lake Huron – including services in Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing. The North Shore Health Network sites have been serving their communities faithfully for many years providing emergency, acute, complex continuing care, long term care and community support services.

The Role:

North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to join our multi-disciplinary team based from our Blind River Site. As a collaborative member of the Geriatric team, the Social Worker provides clinical social work assessments and interventions to seniors presenting to the Thessalon and Richards Landing Emergency Departments. The Social Worker is knowledgeable about the fields of gerontology, psychogeriatrics, mental health and addictions, palliative care, and patient navigation. The Social Worker is aware of the cultural diversity within the population served.

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the multi-disciplinary geriatric team, identifies elderly patients who require specialized and comprehensive geriatric assessment and care planning
• Performs a complex geriatric assessments for the patients as requested or identified by high risk screening
• Assumes the role of Patient Navigator and assists in the development of Coordinated Care planning with community partners for complex discharge planning
• Develops lateral relationships within the organization and with external providers
• Performs required administrative duties related to professional activities
• Participates in the appropriate committees and projects
• Develops and follows through on a plan to further professional development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Bachelor of Social Work;
• Masters of Social Worker considered a strong asset;
• 4 to 5 years in a healthcare field for a candidate prepared at the Bachelor of Social Work level;
• Certificates of training in managing responsive behaviors, non- violent crisis intervention, mental health and addictions, geriatric care
• Demonstrated ability to work as a committed team player;
• Ability to exercise good judgment, show initiative, and is proactive;
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Windows;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Fluently bilingual (English & French) considered a strong asset.

Wages:

BSW: $35.856 to $41.507

MSW: $40.00 to $50.96

To Apply:

Interested applicants may submit résumés via email (directly through this ad) or by mail to:

Attention: Human Resources

525 Causley Street

Blind River, ON

P0R 1B0

NSHN has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires covered individuals to take part in COVID-19 vaccination programs recommended by Public Health; unless they are approved for a human rights accommodation from NSHN. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

North Shore Health Network welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $35.85-$50.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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