Position: Social Worker (MSW)

Department: Inpatient Medical

Position Status: Full Time Permanent

Union: PARA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

Language: English

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers.

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Social work provides service to patients and their families focusing primarily on the psychological and the emotional well-being of individuals as they adjust to the changes in their health. Social Work advocates on behalf of patients and families as they move through the health care system. Responsibilities include: biopsychosocial assessment, problem formulation, assisting in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of patient treatment plans, crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources. In addition, the social worker provides information, consultation and education to patients, families, staff and community agencies on matters relating to their specialty. The Social Worker practices in accordance with the OCCSWSSW Professional Standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Member of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCCSWSSW) in good standing
• 3 years recent relevant clinical experience working with patients and their families living with chronic illness
• Certificate in “Critical Incident Stress Debriefing” preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Demonstrated commitment to providing services for patients and families, which address health from a holistic perspective (including physical, emotional, social, economic, spiritual, and environmental influences on health).
• Must be able to advocate on behalf of patients, families and/or the health care system.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively and adapt to unpredictable and changing situations.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and judgement when relating to adult clients, families, co-workers, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis and trauma counseling with individuals and/or families.
• Demonstrated expertise in grief theory and therapy.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and counseling with non-compliant patients and/or their families.
• Demonstrated experience with psychological assessments, complex discharge planning, crisis intervention and adjustment counselling.
• Excellent counselling skills and knowledge of community support services; Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to the principles of chronic disease prevention and management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people and work effectively within an interprofessional team;
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and address problems efficiently and effectively; and
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, client and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area.
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer
• Experience using Epic considered an asset
• Experience within an outpatient clinic-based setting considered an asset
• Fluency in a second language considered an asset

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.