Professional Practice Lead Social Worker

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process.

Professional Practice Lead Social Worker (25-R40)

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union/Management (for internal employees of SJCG)
Status: Part Time
Department: Professional Practice
Site: St. Joseph's Hospital
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $43.910 - $54.895

Reporting to the Director, Collaborative Practice, the Professional Practice Leader is a valuable member of the Collaborative Practice team, responsible for promoting the advancement of the profession through practice, education, and research with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, innovation, quality, and safety. The role involves representing the profession internally and externally, acting as a liaison with academic institutions, and promoting inter-professional practice across the organization. The Professional Practice Leader is also a resource to the regulated health professional group and others in the organization on profession-specific issues.

NOTE: This position is for internal employees of St. Joseph's Care Group.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Current registration with the applicable profession-specific College
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• Membership with the applicable profession-specific association

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, ideally within an inter-professional environment
• Excellent leadership, teaching, and mentorship skills
• Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and ongoing professional development
• Skills and experience in professional/academic writing (reports, proposals, research papers, poster presentations)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the effective date. If proof is not provided, the offer is rescinded.