Posting # 28998
Title - Social Worker, MSW
Status Temporary Full-Time
Department: Children’s Emergency Department
Deadline to Apply by: November 10, 2009
Salary Range: $31.879/hour to $39.849/hour
Hours of Work:30 hours per week
Duration of Contract: November 2009 – November 2010
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centred care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children's Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London's other teaching hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighbourhoods, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone.
Qualifications
· Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited University
· Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory
· Clinical experience within the past two years in a children’s health care setting
· Preference will be given to applicants with recent emergency services experience and proficiency in crisis intervention and grief counselling
· Ability to assess and respond to Child Welfare and Child Protection issues
· Strong assessment and treatment skills dealing with crisis/emergencies and related psychosocial issues
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of domestic violence and abuse
· Demonstrated ability to function independently and interdependently with a diversity of health care team members
· Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, communication, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
· Demonstrated leadership in discharge planning and community networking with extensive knowledge of community resources
· Demonstrated skills in providing education to health care team and to multidisciplinary students
· Ability to support and/or debrief the health care team
· Demonstrated ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes
· Supports research and innovation in practice
· Ability to support and assist health care teams facing change and stress in environment
· Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
In order to be considered for this position, please submit a detailed resume, quoting posting #28998, by the deadline date, by clicking the Apply button. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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