Job Description

Close Date

Mar. 3 2024

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

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

09:00-17:00/08:30-18:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.53 - $50.62

Paid FTE

.78

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

55.5

Planned Start Date

Mar. 25 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 25 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

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Additional information for applicants

This temporary .78 FTE masters degree of social work position is currently located at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in the Emergency Department MON to FRI and on weekends and statutory holidays covering the site in the Emergency Department , Adult Intensive Care unit, Cardiac Care unit as well as any other emergent needs . The rotation includes 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off 7 days a week including statutory holiday coverage. Grade 1 is the pay grade for MON to FRI but grade 2 wage rate is paid for weekends and statutory holidays. Previous clinical experience working in an acute care hospital in critical care areas will be an asset. Social workers work in team-based care and are working with clients and their families experiencing a trauma, are in crisis, needing support with grief and sudden and unexpected loss, and traumatic change in health condition. Social workers provide short-term supportive counselling, refer clients to various community and government resources and prioritize complex discharge planning All social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and must investigate, assess and intervene on allegations of Adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Families in child protection issues is required. Social workers must be registered with the British Columbia College of Social workers to practice in hospitals.

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