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Social worker

@ BLUEWATER HEALTH

Sarnia, Ontario

$47.25–$60.98/hrFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Bluewater Health is hiring a full-time permanent Social Worker in its Social Work department, paid $47.25 to $60.98 per hour. The role provides psychosocial assessment, counselling, discharge planning and crisis response for hospital patients and families, and requires a Master of Social Work and Ontario registration.

Pay:

$47.25–$60.98 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychosocial assessments, counselling and crisis support to patients and families
  • Plan discharge with internal and external partners
  • Collect, report and analyze statistical data
  • Take part in Critical Incident Stress management team responses
  • Participate in unit and hospital quality improvement initiatives

Requirements summary:

  • Master of Social Work from an accredited school required
  • Registered MSW with OCSWSSW required
  • Minimum two years recent hospital social work experience required
  • Basic computer and electronic documentation proficiency required
  • Psychosocial assessment and counselling experience preferred
  • French language proficiency preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsRegistered MSW
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work

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BLUEWATER HEALTH

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IndustryMedical Practices
Company size1001-5000
HeadquartersBrunswick, Maine
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Job description
Bargaining Unit: OPSEU Competition #: OPS26-053 Job Type: Full Time Department: Social Work null: Variable Date Posted: October 29, 2026 Job Number: J1026-0227 Number of Positions: 1 Length of Position: Permanent Closing Date: November 5, 2026 Hourly Wage: $47.25-$60.98

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

-Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required
-Registered MSW and member of Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers required

Skill, Ability and Experience:

-Basic proficiency in the use of computers and electronic documentation systems required
-Minimum two years recent experience in social work within a hospital setting required
-Experience in providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, patient education and group facilitation preferred
- French Language Proficiency preferred

Principal Duties:

-Provide social work services to patients/families including psychosocial assessments, adjustment/crisis, bereavement, supportive, palliative and resource counselling, conflict resolution, patient education, advocacy and referral services
-Discharge planning with internal and external partners to facilitate smooth transitions in care
-Statistical data collection, reporting and analysis
-Crisis/Trauma response as a member of the Critical Incident Stress management team
-Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
-Completes continuing education requirements as necessary
-Other related duties as assigned.

Successful applicant will be considered a mult-isite employee.

Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 21.01 of the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Bluewater Health on this recruitment system are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a subsidiary, office or department within Bluewater Health which is offering the position, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Bluewater Health attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Bluewater Health is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. View Disclaimer

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