Juravinski Hospital, Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Hamilton

Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum

April- August 2025

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Juravinski Hospital, Ward F4- Surgery and Surgical Oncology

Location:

Juravinski Hospital
711 Concession St., Hamilton

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

F4 is an active inpatient ward providing integrated clinical, research and education services for adults with surgical needs and/or digestive disease disorders, as well as off-service patients. The unit is comprised of diverse services including surgical, medical, and palliative care. The goals of services to our patients are cure, control or palliate. Patients are often admitted for management of complex issues such as surgical emergencies and symptom control.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the unit social worker provides services to adult inpatients with digestive, gynecological, urological and other oncological diagnoses (the majority of whom undergo surgery). Students will have the opportunity to shadow and practice skills including psychosocial assessment and treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy, family engagement, supportive counselling, discharge planning, palliative care, patient/ family/ staff education, and linking with community resources.

Practicum Requirements:

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☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☒ Covid Vaccinations

☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☐ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☐ Driver’s License

☐ Use of Own Car

☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served

☐ Evening attendance

☐ Weekend attendance

☐ Changing shift attendance

☐ Language (specify in field below)

Other requirements:

For Year 2 Practicums only, select Fields(s) of Study:

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☐ Children and their Families

☐ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

☒ Social Work in Gerontology

☐ Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Previous experience is not necessary, however students may benefit from having experience with end of life/ palliative care, housing/ homelessness, oncology, and/ or crisis intervention.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Primarily direct work. Some potential for limited indirect work if student interest is indicated.

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Alexandria Smith BSW MSW RSW

Application deadline:

March 17, 2025

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Students are asked to send completed Hamilton Health Sciences Application for Experiential Education Placement (found here) along with their resume

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes

However, computer spaces are shared and may differ from day to day.

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Click to Select Medium to fast paced, depending on the day/ referrals received

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, frequent use of computer. At times, having to move between different units of the hospital for meetings, supplies, etc, though this is fairly infrequent.

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? None currently identified. Please feel free to reach out with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodation requests.

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm March 17, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.

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