Social Worker- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Social Worker to join their team at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. The role involves assisting patients with personal concerns, providing counselling, and collaborating with community resources. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Social Work and relevant experience, with a commitment to professional growth. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master’s (MSW) preferred.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with practical and personal concerns.
• Provide short-term supportive counselling on grief, loss, and advance care planning.
• Collaborate with community resources for complex discharge planning.

Skills

Judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently with guidance

Knowledge of community resources

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills and workload management

Commitment to professional growth

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Master’s degree (MSW)

Job description

Social Worker - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree - (214462)

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8:30 to 16:30

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

May 26, 2025

Approximate End Date (for Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun 26, 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority. All staff share responsibility for continuously improving quality and safety.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the social worker performs professional social work of moderate complexity. Responsibilities include assisting patients and families with practical and personal concerns, consulting with hospital staff and community agencies regarding psychosocial aspects of patient care, and providing short-term supportive counselling on issues such as grief, loss, diagnoses, and advance care planning. The role involves complex discharge planning and collaboration with community resources.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited school; Master’s degree (MSW) preferred. Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Relevant experience, especially in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.

Skills and Abilities

• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Knowledge of community resources
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills and workload management
• Commitment to professional growth

This position is located at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on the Clinical Teaching Unit & General Medical Units. Experience in acute care is an asset. All social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and collaborate on child protection issues with the Ministry of Children and Families. Registration with the BC College of Social Workers is required to practice in this setting.