Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital (Cardio Surgery ICU / Critical Care Unit)

Year 1 Practicum, January to May 2026

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital
Unit 2J – Cardiovascular/Cardio Surgery ICU (CSICU) / Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Location:

Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway W, Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Employing critical thinking and creative problem solving to facilitate all discharge planning, including complex discharge planning situations;
Attending rounds
Providing in-depth discharged focused assessments, collaboratively creating the discharge plan with the team, the patient and their family and providing support, education and guidance through the implementation of the discharge plan;
Facilitating a timely transition to the community; identifying safety gaps/challenges and addressing all barriers using most appropriate resources in partnership with internal and external partners;
Assessing risk and need for psychosocial intervention;
Providing psychosocial assessments to identify the need for and subsequent provision of clinical social work services and/or referral to Social Work.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ 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:

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

In-person

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

Direct

Number of practicums offered:

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Rachel Lau, RSW

Application deadline:

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 4pm

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

Resume

Accessibility Considerations:

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

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum? –

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? –

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 4:00PM. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.