Social Worker - D5 Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Unit - Temporary Full-Time 2026-16602

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Date Posted: 3/9/2026

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Reference No.: 2026-16602

Position Type: Temporary full-time

Department: D5 Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Unit

FTE Status: 1.00

Hours of Work: 8 hrs

Campus Site: Bayview

Shifts Weekday Required: Days

Shifts Weekend Required: Other

Statutory Holiday(s) Required: No

Salary Range: $47.287 - $60.681/hr

Vacancy Status: Existing

Contract End Date: 10/8/2027

Summary of Duties

To provide a full range of social work services to patients and their families admitted to D5 primarily for Neurosurgery, as well as Orthopedic Surgery in the Tory Trauma Program.  This includes psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, counselling to patients and families, discharge planning, linkage to community resources, end of life care, Advance Care planning, team consultation and collaboration.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Masters of Social Work degree required
  • Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a Hospital setting, preferably in trauma
  • Exceptional communication skills required
  • In-depth understanding of the Sunnybrook Discharge Policy and its application
  • Knowledge of the HCCA and SDM act
  • Familiarity with issues of capacity and consent
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to be a team player as well as self-directed
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to student education
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