Job Description

Close Date

May. 13 2023

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8:00 to 19:42

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.53 - $50.62

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

May. 30 2023

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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, performs professional social work of advanced complexity. Assists in resolving complex psychosocial problems. Carries out a variety of casework and counselling methods; consults extensively with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patient\'s situation and participates in the training of Social Work students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work required. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment as required.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently on complex matters.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly.
• Ability to relate effectively and establish positive interpersonal relationships/skills, with staff and patients.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

Link to Full

Additional information for applicants

Currently this Masters degree of Social Work position is located in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at the Royal Jubilee Hospital working on an inter-professional team that includes PSYCH RNs and Psychiatrists . This position has a rotation that includes working 4 & 5 shifts on and 4 & 5 shifts off that are extended hours of 8:00 to 19:42. Previous clinical experience and knowledge working in the area of mental health and substance use will be an asset. The social worker will be utilizing advance clinical skills, knowledge and interventions in PES. Key roles are: 1. triage of new referrals with initial screening and consultation with on-shift staff; 2. providing psycho-social, mental health, risk assessments, and gathering collateral information to support a client centred plan for discharge to the community; 3. engages in short-term crisis stabilization counselling with the clients and their families; 3. developing plans for community follow-up and refer to service providers; 4. engages in front-line liaison with service providers to support client continuity of care; 5. develop with health care team and partners complex care plan to support the client. All social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and are to investigate, assess and intervene in all allegations of Adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Social workers work collaboratively with the Ministry of Children and Families in matters concerning child protection. All social workers in British Columbia working in acute care hospitals must be registered with the B.C. College of Social Workers. NOTE: this position is a combination of GRADE 1 and GRADE 2 wage rates with after hours and weekend shifts.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

HSA

Island Health