Social Worker II ICU

Overview 

This position is responsible for the provision of clinical Social Work services to hospital patients and families and providing excellent care within an interdisciplinary team setting. This role will primarily be responsible for working with the following patient populations: acute care float, ICU and long term vent.  

Education 

- Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers or a candidate for 
 certification required.
 - Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, or equivalent degree as 
 recognized by the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers required.

Qualifications

- Knowledge of health care legislation (Health Care Consent Act, Public Hospitals Act, Personal Health Information Act), policies, programs and issues related to social welfare institutions and community services.
- Experience in dealing with ethical and legal implications during provision of care in a hospital setting.
- Excellent crisis intervention and mediation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written), time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Computer skills required; ability to manage electronic recording, workload and meet submission timelines.
- Participates in reflective practice as per College standards. 
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.