Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Description

RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL/ST. FRANCIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

Integrated Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Permanent Full-Time 

Date: August 7, 2026

Posting: 26-85 

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) are fully accredited facilities; RVH is 45 minutes west of Ottawa and SFMH is in beautiful Barry’s Bay, about an hour west of Renfrew. Together we provide medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 42,000 emergency and clinic visits per year (30,000 RVH; 12,000 SFMH).

In this role you will enjoy perks like a generous health & benefits package and pension offering, education funds every year, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications. 

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our communities. 

Come join us! We are hiring a Permanent, Full-Time Integrated Social Worker/Discharge Planner.

Pay Grid: $43.89 - $53.34/hour

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Social Worker/Discharge planner to provide support and discharge planning to our inpatient unit at SFMH along with our two ALIGN programs (ALIGN – Aging at Home through Linked, Integrated & Coordinated Care), one located in each community of Renfrew and Barry’s Bay.


Working as a member of the clinical team reporting to the Manager of the ALIGN program, the Social Worker/Discharge planner assists the provider (physician, NP), patient and family, and interdisciplinary team with the implementation and planning of the arrangements for the level of care, whether it be in another hospital, a care facility or in the patient’s home. In addition, they will identify and facilitate transition of appropriate clients to the ALIGN programs of Renfrew and Barry’s Bay. This position requires travel between hospitals and could involve client facing visits in the home.

If you possess a master’s in social work or Baccalaureate with equivalent experience and are a member of the OCSWSSW and looking for an exceptional opportunity to help pioneer new program implementation and significantly affect patient care in two thriving communities, this may be the opportunity for you.


As Social Worker/Discharge Planner, experience with individualized discharge care plans and familiarization with care needs of the elderly and vulnerable populations will be considered strong assets.


Our culture is a team based, positive and collaborative one, so we are looking for a candidate with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills who can provide support in this environment.


This full-time role is a daytime, Monday to Friday role with no call and no weekend work and offers enrolment in the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), optional Health & Dental benefits, and progression through a competitive wage grid.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
● Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Master’s Degree of Social Work an asset).
● Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is required
● Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a related position preferred
● Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
● Experience providing a range of evidence-based interventions, including solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing
● Knowledge and experience in substance use and harm reduction
● A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening check
● Valid First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
● Must hold a valid driver’s license for travel within the region when required