OPSEU

Job Title: Social Worker
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Regional Nephrology Social Worker
Program: Nephrology
Days, Evenings; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500001580

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 22 May 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 29 May 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Renal Social Worker will play a critical role within the LH Nephrology Program, to support our pre-dialysis patients in clinic, provide expertise for our home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis programs and provide on-going care to patients in our in-centre hemodialysis units. As one of the renal allied health team members, supported by guidelines and deliverables of the Ontario Renal Network (ORN), the Renal Social Worker has several areas of focus in their provision of care. These include: advocating on behalf of patients for community resources, supporting comprehensive conservative renal care planning, developing goal oriented treatment plans and interventions, discussing power of attorney, arranging resources and supports from various foundations, providing patient/family education and support to address psychosocial, emotional and financial needs and supporting advance care planning process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work;

• Registration with the OCSWSSW;

• Nephrology Program social work experience is required;

• 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;

• Excellent knowledge of, and experience within the health care system, particularly related to complex diabetes conditions;

• Experience within a clinic-based setting an asset;

• 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 ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people and work effectively within an inter-professional team;

• Demonstrated ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively;

• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and address problems efficiently and effectively;

• Motivated self-directed learner, who takes initiative and seeks learning opportunities to enhance client care and professional competence

• 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 Meditech and computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer an asset;

• Must have satisfactory performance record;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.