Social Worker in Lindsay

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary: Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to a Home First philosophy, recognizing that patients achieve the best outcomes when they can recover safely in their homes and communities. As a member of the Patient Flow Team, the Social Worker collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners to support safe, timely, and patient-centered transitions from hospital to community. The role provides expertise in psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, advocacy, system navigation, and community resource coordination to address barriers to discharge and promote successful transitions of care.

Ross Memorial Hospital’s Hospital to Home (H2H) Program supports patients to safely transition from hospital to home through coordinated, patient-centred care delivered in the community. Guided by a Home First philosophy, the interprofessional program provides individualized care coordination, nursing, rehabilitation, personal support and connections to community services to promote functional recovery and independence, support patients to remain safely at home, and improve transitions and patient flow across the health system.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited university.
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Recent experience in hospital social work, discharge planning, patient flow, care coordination, or a related healthcare setting.
• Experience facilitating complex transitions from hospital to community.
• Strong assessment, counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health, community resources, healthcare services, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and health information systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
• Experience with Home First initiatives, patient flow, utilization management, and ALC planning.
• Knowledge of community support networks.
• Experience working with older adults, caregivers, and patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Hours of Work: Must be able to work 8 hours day shifts, Monday to Friday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity: Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.