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Social Worker, Surgery IP Unit - FTT; J0126-0144

Job in North York, Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: North York General Hospital
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Social Worker, Surgery IP Unit - FTT (J0126-0144)
Location: North York

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission:
People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Social Worker, Surgery IP Unit
As a Social Worker, you will be a fully integrated member of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing individual, family and group therapy using best practices and education to community settings such as schools. You have the ability to work independently and in a team setting, to set priorities, organize and coordinate activities. You have individual, family and group therapy experience and demonstrated skills in program development implementation and evaluation and in keeping statistical records.

You have the demonstrated clinical ability and the ability to broker and coordinate community resources. You have skills in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Therapies. You also have excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

  • Support and adhere to North York General Hospital and Social Work policies and procedures
  • Perform all aspects of Social Work practice in accordance with professional Standards as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Perform Social Work duties as required to meet the needs of the patient/client population
  • Maintain an updated knowledge of community resources, identify gaps in service and respond to client and community needs
  • Participate in program planning, implementation and evaluation
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of effective linkages with Hospital and community service providers.

    E.g. School Boards, the Courts.
  • Participate in the education of staff, students and the community
  • Qualifications

  • Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Certificate/diploma in Addiction or equivalence
  • Master of Social Work or equivalent
  • Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in the Ontario College of Social workers and Social Service Workers or equivalent
  • Minimum 1-2 years of mental health experience. Preference given to candidates with Addiction, Transitional Age Youth and Family Work experience
  • Bilingualism in French/English an asset
  • What We Offer

    Working at NYGH
    means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.
    This is a Full Time Temporary position of 6 months with 8 hour shifts, days shifts in the Social Work Inpatient Surgery Unit We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting

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