OPSEU

Job Title: Social Worker *REPOST*
Status: Temporary Part Time (12 months)
Department: Regional Nephrology & Diabetes Social Worker
Program: Regional Nephrology & Diabetes Program
Days and Evenings - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour
OPSEU:

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, creative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Renal Social Worker will play a critical role within the Nephrology and Diabetes 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;

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

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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