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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.

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
2. 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
3. Completion of patient assessment course or related experience and demonstrated advanced patient assessment skills
4. Recent (within 2 years) experience in caring for acutely ill children and acutely ill adults
5. Recent (within 1 year) experience in preparation, intra procedure care and recovery of patients (adult and pediatric) receiving intravenous sedation
6. Recent (within 1 year) experience with laser, electrical and heat treatment, modalities including electro-cautery and heater probe
7. Recent (within 1 year) experience and proficiency in assisting with flexible endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, PEG tube insertions
8. Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of Endoscopy-related equipment
9. Demonstrated skill and ability in principles and practices associated with specimen management
10. Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and insertion of peripheral intravenous lines
11. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GI anatomy and upper airway physiology and pathology (adult and pediatric population)
12. 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)
13. Ability to see/work in a dimly lit environment
14. Ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity
15. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
16. Evidence of commitment to continuing education and professional development
17. Member of Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Associates (CSGNA) preferred
18. Demonstrated and proven leadership ability
19. Willingness to assume the Charge Role preferred