Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9003117
Expected Start Date: October 19, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Social Work
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 28, 2027
FTE: 0.47
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby
Number of Hours per Rotation: 21 shifts of 5 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Social Worker – BSW, reporting directly to the Social Worker – BSW – Senior, has responsibility for professional psychosocial assessment and counselling with clients and families who are managing social and emotional impacts associated with physical illness. The Social Worker – BSW receives clinical supervision and administrative direction from the Manager and/or designate. The Social Worker – BSW is a competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, families and groups. They offer a professional working relationship, including an understanding of the social work role, of a conceptual model of practice, and of the SHA philosophy, objectives and policies. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with medical social work experience

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Decision making skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Skilled in psycho-social assessment and the ability to work with individuals
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Standards in Healthcare
• Knowledge of local and provincial resources and agencies
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to apply learn knowledge and concepts in the health care environment
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/