Job Description

Close Date
Location
Comox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
As Required
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$42.27 - $52.81
Paid FTE
N/A
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
N/A
Planned Start Date
Oct. 28 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for multi-site services such as Home & Community Care, Mental Health & Addiction Services and/or Long-Term Care Services, the Registered Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers . Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology, Palliative Care and/or Mental Health & Addiction Services. Two (2) years recent, related experience working in specific service area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.
Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable legislation, and various community-based health and human services.
• Demonstrated counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of in-services, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Meet deadlines.
• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills Required