Social Worker I, Acute Care (MSW)

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their team at Royal Columbian Hospital. This role involves providing comprehensive therapeutic counseling services and conducting psycho-social assessments for patients and families in acute care settings. You will be part of a transformative project aimed at enhancing healthcare services and capacity. The position promises a supportive work environment with exceptional benefits, including generous vacation time and immediate pension enrollment. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required with 2 years of related experience.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families.
• Conducts psycho-social assessments and maintains patient records.
• Educates and consults with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Research Activities

Effective Communication

Workload Organization

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Masters Degree of Social Work

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary

Do you like being of service to others and advocating for those who may be unable to do so on their own? Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., is hiring Social Worker with a master’s degree who is passionate about healthcare and providing support to patients and families.

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services.

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Under the general direction of the Health Services Manager, Allied Health Discipline and reporting to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker, provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area within Acute Care including Oncology, Cardiology and the Intensive/Critical Care Unit. Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.

Responsibilities

1. Provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services including grief and bereavement to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area within Acute Care.
2. Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families.
3. Educates and provides consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
4. Maintains patient records in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
5. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning.
6. Communicates with community health and social agencies.
7. Acts as a resource to patients and their families.
8. Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies.
9. Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics.
10. Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups.
11. Initiates, develops and carries out research activities and program planning and development.
12. Maintains broad development in the Social Work profession.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work plus two (2) years' recent related experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to initiate, develop and carry out research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

Together, we are the heart of health care.