Hamilton Health Sciences
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments and developing holistic treatment plans for patients with complex health needs. It requires collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions between hospital and community care.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Recent experience in acute care for adults and children, specifically in endoscopic procedures and intravenous sedation, is required.
Reporting to the Integrated Manager of Transitions, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, the Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans that include counseling, education and patient and family interventions. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with hospital team members, primary care, home care and other community providers to support patient centered care including seamless and timely transitions between hospital and community. Organizing and leading meetings with the multidisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans for patients with complex health and social needs will be a key responsibility of the Social Worker.
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS. Critical care preparation and ability to initiate cardiac monitoring and identify cardiac dysrhythmia, use of pulse oximetry and conscious sedation protocol Completion of patient assessment course or related experience and demonstrated advanced patient assessment skills Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill children and acutely ill adults Recent (within 1 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients (adult and pediatric) receiving intravenous sedation Recent (within 1 year) experience with laser, electrical and heat treatment, modalities including electro-cautery and heater probe Recent (within 1 year) experience and proficiency in assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, PEG tube insertions Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of Endoscopy-related equipment Demonstrated skill and ability in principles and practices associated with specimen management Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and insertion of peripheral intravenous lines Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GI anatomy and upper airway physiology and pathology (adult and pediatric population) Must be able to wear lead aprons for long periods of time (aprons are approximately 15-20 pounds in weight, worn for cases 1-3 hours in length) Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills Evidence of commitment to continuing education and professional development Member of Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Associates (CSGNA) preferred Demonstrated and proven leadership ability Willingness to assume the Charge Role preferred
Market context
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Salary benchmark
$75,822 avg / yr
Typical range: $61,360–$85,592 based on 300 active listings in Ontario
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