Social Worker - Intensive Care

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, Critical Care, the Social Worker will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the care of patients and families throughout the continuum of life dealing with such issues as bereavement including: end-of-life issues, difficult family situations, facilitated discharge and staff incident debriefing
• Work collaboratively with the allied health team in coordinating patient plan of care
• Represent social work in various critical care related projects
• Participate in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development
• Provide coverage in Critical Care services and other areas of the hospital as needed

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work required
• Membership in OCSWSSW is required
• Previous experience in critical care would be an asset
• Three to five years experience working within a specific unit
• Previous work history of dealing with the following client types/issues:
  • Assessment of the effect of physical illness on patient/family systems
  • End-of-life, including but not limited to unexpected death and bereavement; end-of-life communication skills
  • Knowledge and application of coping strategies, supporting emotional health and well-being, psychosocial interventions to support the coping of patients and family members in their adjustment to illness
  • Managing complex family dynamics, caregiver burnout
  • Knowledge of financial resources and processes to support clients
  • Knowledge of medical resources supporting our clients within the community
  • Knowledge of processes locating next of kin
  • Ability to provide grief and bereavement therapy, addictions, elder abuse and child abuse support
  • Elderly, homeless, substance abuse, pregnancy loss, mental health, domestic violence
• Knowledgeable of community resources and ability to work with community partners
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
• Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities as required
• Demonstrated time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or part of a multi- disciplinary team
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days, eight hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $45.58
Maximum: $59.09

Internal application deadline: August 20, 2026

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