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Ross Memorial Hospital

Social Worker

Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
Lindsay, ON, Canada

$41.240 - $53.470/Hour · Full-time

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Pay: $41.240 - $53.470/Hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Experience: 3-5 years recent (within 3 years) clinical experience in care of the elderly
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

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Job Number

J1126-0161

Job Title

Social Worker

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

Union

OPSEU

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Patient Flow

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

November 13, 2026

Closing Date

November 19, 2026

Salary

$41.240 - $53.470/Hour

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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

Illness can have a significant life changing effect on individuals and their families. Social worker provides service to patients and their families focusing primarily on the psychological and the emotional well-being of individuals as they adjust to the changes in their health. Social Worker advocates on behalf of patients and families as they move through the health care system. Responsibilities include: biopsychosocial assessment, problem formulation, assisting in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of patient treatment plans including discharge planning, crisis intervention, and knowledge of community resources. In addition, social work is an educational resource to patients, families, staff and community agencies. The Social Worker practices in accordance with the OCSWSSW Professional Standards.

RMH is currently looking for a Temporary Full-Time Social Worker - BSW to join their healthcare team.

Effective Date: November 16, 2026

Ending on or before: April 30, 2027

Essential Qualifications

BSW
Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in good standing
Advanced knowledge of psychogeriatric issues
Proven knowledge of current acute care and senior issues
Experience as a Social Work in an acute care setting
3-5 years recent (within 3 years) clinical experience in care of the elderly
Clinical knowledge and skills related to mental health, consent and capacity, addictions and neurological conditions (diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment) as they apply to the older adult
Excellent critical thinking skills for early detection, intervention and prevention of responsive behaviours including PIECES certification
Proven decision-making, problem recognition and problem solving skills; effective conflict resolution skills; and demonstrated understanding of and commitment to RMH’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety.
Proven skill and experience in the assessment methodology and management of determining capacity
Demonstrated ability to lead a team
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of community and multi-disciplinary resources, providing linkage to the appropriate services necessary to best serve the client
Current BCLS required
Experience teaching in a classroom or clinical setting
Knowledge of the principles of adult education and teaching/learning principles
Experience in developing clinical tools such as policies/procedures
Demonstrated knowledge and application of research activities
Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Meets RMH Attendance management standards
Must be able to fulfill physical requirement of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and independent practice
Enhanced knowledge of family and caregiver needs by a behavioural support system
Good understanding of non- pharmacological and therapeutic behavioural approaches.
Advanced understanding of dementia and the ability to assess the unique impact of the disease (i.e. amnesia, agnosia, aphasia, altered perception etc.), and a thorough understanding of the concept of “Responsive Behaviours” and behavioural expression as a form of communication

Hours of Work

Thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week. Program initially scheduled on Monday to Friday, including extended daily hours or flexible hours to accommodate patient/family needs. Occasional weekend coverage on an as needed basis. 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.

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Responsibilities

Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and support their psychological and emotional well-being as they adjust to changes in health. Develop and monitor treatment and discharge plans, provide crisis intervention and patient advocacy, and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Social Work and current good-standing membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, along with recent clinical experience in acute care and care of older adults. Candidates need expertise in psychogeriatric issues, capacity assessment, mental health and related clinical concerns, plus strong communication, organizational, teaching, and team leadership skills; current BCLS and PIECES certification are also specified.

Skills

Biopsychosocial Assessment
Discharge Planning
Crisis Intervention
Psychogeriatric Care
Mental Health Assessment
Capacity Assessment
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Patient Advocacy
Team Leadership
Community Resource Coordination
Adult Education
Clinical Tool Development
Research Application
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Bachelor of Social Work
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Psychogeriatric Issues
Acute Care
Care of the Elderly
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Treatment Planning
Discharge Planning
Crisis Intervention
Community Resources
Mental Health
Consent and Capacity
Addictions
Neurological Conditions
Responsive Behaviours
PIECES Certification
Capacity Assessment
Conflict Resolution
Patient Safety
Staff Safety
Environmental Safety
BCLS
Adult Education
Clinical Tools
Policies and Procedures
Research Activities
Microsoft Office
Dementia
Behavioural Support
Non-Pharmacological Approaches

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