The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance was formed on July 1, 2003 as a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital.We share a common management structure with one CEO.We have a commitment to partnership and common Mission, Vision and Values.The Alliance Board consists of both hospital boards combined.We look for opportunities to create and share services and programs across our two communities and to look for creative ways to link to our community partners.The Listowel Memorial Hospital has been providing acute care and complex continuing care services to the residents of North Perth and the hospital's catchment area since 1919.Our fully accredited hospital offers a wide range of primary and secondary services including 24-hour emergency services, in-patient and out-patient care, specialist clinics and supportive diagnostic services.The Hospital has an active staff of 10 Family Practitioners as well as several consultant staff.Hospital services include: Emergency, Operating Rooms, Diagnostic and Ambulatory Care Units (December 2007)Maternal/Newborn UnitDiabetes/Nutrition CounselingSpeech-LanguagePhysiotherapyBreast Health CentreFully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices.The Wingham and District Hospital is a modern, progressive acute care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetrical, paediatric, chronic and rehabilitation bed and other services, including 24-hour emergency coverage.Hospital services include: Emergency department with 24-hour on-call coverageRehabilitation department including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathologyMultiple outpatient specialist clinics held on a regular basis to provide local serviceAffiliation with London Regional Cancer Centre enabling chemotherapy treatment to be provided locallyMany community health related education programsFully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices.Position: Social WorkerRegion: Huron and PerthDescription: Responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families within the assessment and treatment framework of social work knowledge and skills.This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (22.5 hours), and is available immediately.Responsibilities: To provide consultation to physicians, nurses and other relevant disciplines concerning the social and emotional factors which bear upon the patient's treatment.To maintain close communication with the physician and other professionals directly involved with the patient's treatment.To assess the psychosocial needs of patients at this hospital and aid patients in connecting with programs in the community to meet these needs.To act as an advocate on behalf of patients and their families, both in hospital and in the community.To plan and coordinate, where appropriate, programs in areas of social work expertise.To maintain current and proper records necessary for effective patient treatment and collaboration.To participate in staff meetings, hospital committee meetings, professional conferences and educational workshops.Lead, support or participate in key activities or action plans as identified on applicable Operational Plans.Active member of applicable team/department meetings, huddles, and patient care rounds.Assists in the coordination of patient discharge by collaborating with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social WorkMember of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)Minimum 3 years previous related experience preferredA knowledge and appreciation of diagnostic and treatment procedures utilized by related disciplines, and an ability to work constructively with other health professionals an assetMinimal degree of physical effortHigh degree of mental effort and analysisSalary: $45.17 - $56.45 (5 step grid based on experience)Terms of Employment: Part-timeDeadline for Application: Monday, March 31, 2025How to Apply: Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and pertinent skills by email to: Human Resources, Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, E: ******.Your submission must be received by 1pm on the deadline date.Please reference position posting #W24-60 with your submission.The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Location: WinghamProfession Type: Social Services (Social Workers, Counsellors) #J-18808-Ljbffr