Social Worker; BSW – Royal Columbian Hospital

Social Worker (BSW) – Royal Columbian Hospital

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We are currently looking to fill a Part-Time opportunity for a Social Worker at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Salary
: CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary
: Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line
1. 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. Read more here RCHRP Phase two. RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery.

When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.

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.
• 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.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview
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Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, provides clinical and consultative services to patients and families by conducting assessments, counseling and planning for patient discharge by exploring, identifying and determining required community resources.

• Conducts social work assessments in order to identify the patient's and family's coping abilities and anticipated needs upon discharge; completes written reports for inclusion in patient health record.
• Provides clinical counseling services to patients and families regarding identified problems, personal concerns and treatment objectives; consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care issues, resources and the discharge planning process.
• Provides consultative and direct services to patients, families and staff regarding community resources and access to these resources in order to facilitate optimal discharge planning.
• Provides in-service education to staff through various tools such as presentations and workshops as required.
• Participates in department or program-sponsored research through various methods such as literature searches, administering surveys and analyzing data as required.
• Provides workload measurement statistics for submission to department.
• Participates in program and community resource development activities by working with community service agencies and the hospital in order to respond to identified gaps in service and recognized patient needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work, plus one (1) year recent related clinical social work experience in an healthcare setting.

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

• Knowledge and understanding of psycho emotional and social issues related to illness/injury/disease and current social work treatments
• Knowledge of counseling skills and clinical practice models including brief…