Social Worker - Hemodialysis
The Hemodialysis Social Worker is integral to the Social Work professional team and is part of a multi-disciplinary team reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Dialysis, with professional accountability to the Professional Leader, Social Work.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the care of patients and families with ESRD
- Participate in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development
- Current registration, and in good standing, with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Ability to provide coverage in critical care and throughout the organization as required
- Masters degree in social work required
- Three to five years of experience working with renal patients
- Knowledgeable in community resources (i.e. Kidney Foundation)
- Membership in CANSW preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with relevant legislation (i.e. SDM Act, POA, consent and capacity, etc.)
- Knowledge of the psychosocial impact of chronic illness on the person and the family
- Knowledge in Nephrocare preferred
- Familiar with Ontario Renal Network guidelines preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities as required
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
- Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
- Computer proficiency preferred
- Must be able to travel to all Osler sites
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Internal application deadline: January 22, 2025
Applications are still open for external applicants
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