Social Worker (BSW)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Social Work role at Victoria General Hospital. This maternity/parental term position is in-person, with days and weekends shifts, 7.75 hours per day, and 1.0 FTE.

The department provides psychosocial interventions to patients and families within a collaborative healthcare team. Experience in social work and CASW ethics is valued; bilingual French/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from CASWE-accredited school or equivalent.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• CPR training requirements as per Employer policy.
• Must have Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Two years recent relevant experience preferred.
• Preference for bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrate leadership in assisting the healthcare team with transitions and problem-solving.
• May assist in instruction to students and new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Social welfare knowledge

Independent practice

CASW ethics

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Social Work - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/19/2026 - 02/10/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $44.294 , $46.305 , $48.407 , $50.605 , $52.900 , $54.487

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for: Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.

Participating as a member of the healthcare team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department. May be requested to assist in providing instruction to students and new staff.

Experience

• Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Victoria General Hospital has a mandate to provide service in French; preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or a Provincially authorized post-secondary program, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare.
• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Ability to practice independently and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to the profession of social work and the Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) Code of Ethics and the Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
• Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.
• Computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, and weekends.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.