07 Sep
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Universityhealthnetwork
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Ontario
07 Sep
Universityhealthnetwork
Ontario
Union : Non-union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Multiple UHN Locations
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Director of Professional Practice
Wage range: $43.47 - $55.62 per hour
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Status: Temporary Part-Time (until December 2029)
Closing Date : September 16, 2026
Position Summary The Discipline Coordinator - Social Work under the direction of the Discipline Head - Social Work will support academic practice, enabling clinicians to work to their full scope of practice and encourages a high-quality workplace that promotes well-being, safety, productivity, and recognition. The Discipline Coordinator exercises exceptional decision-making capabilities, collaboration, as well as facilitation and conflict resolution skills. The ideal candidate is an exemplary clinician with demonstrated ability to transform and engage the team. The Discipline Coordinator requires strong verbal and written communication skills, in addition to being able to synthesize information, problem solve and implement strategies to address priorities.
Duties Support the design, implementation and communication of profession standards, competencies, and policies to support profession-specific practice, in keeping with best practice, legislated and professional requirements and UHN's mission and goals
Implement quality indicators and monitoring
Support local and corporate initiatives to support profession-specific practice, quality improvement and evidence-based research projects related to practice to improve patient care outcomes.
Lead sub-committees and task forces related to emerging social work practice goals, including enhancing the use of Epic, and improving orientation for new hires
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the intersecting inequities experienced by patients, and work from a social justice and health equity framework to support social work teams in addressing inequity to improve patient experience
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate continuing professional development sessions for clinicians, in line with emerging educational needs
Enable, facilitate and maintain profession specific clinical practice orientation and education pathways to support development from novice to expert
Create opportunities to build research and education capacity
Make collaborative linkages - with stakeholders in education, research and practice
Support UHN Strategic Goals related to social work practice
Registration as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers At least three (3) years' experience as a social worker required
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards and legislation related to social work practice
Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint,
Excel)
Strong skills in identifying practice issues and collaboratively problem solving
Understands how to create an environment of continuous learning with strong skills in adult education and facilitation
Ability to implement quality improvement projects, facilitate knowledge translation and understanding of project management principles
Skills in creating an environment that is collaborative, interprofessional and accountable, partnering with patients, clinicians and leaders
Previous leadership experience an asset
Why join UHN? Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a positive employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration o
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📌 Discipline Coordinator (Ontario)
🏢 Universityhealthnetwork
📍 Ontario