Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree

Location: Victoria

Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree - (233311)  Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 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; 8:30 to 1800
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$44.85 - $56.02
Paid FTE
.78
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
66
Planned Start Date
Aug. 17 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Dec. 15 2027
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, performs professional social work of advanced complexity. Assists in resolving complex psychosocial problems. Carries out a variety of casework and counselling methods; consults extensively with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patient's situation and participates in the training of Social Work students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience  Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work required. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.

Skills And Abilities

Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment as required.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to work independently on complex matters.
Demonstrated effective oral and written skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly.
Ability to relate effectively and establish positive interpersonal relationships/skills, with staff and patients.
Commitment to continued professional growth.
This masters degree of social work position is currently located at the Victoria General Hospital (Trauma hospital) in the Emergency Department Monday to Friday and on weekends and statutory holidays covers the site which includes the ED and Adult Intensive care, Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric Intensive Care units.

Previous clinical social work experience in critical care areas in acute care will be an asset. Social workers work in team-based care and are dealing with clients and their families experiencing a trauma, are in crisis, dealing with grief and sudden and unexpected loss, and traumatic change in health condition. Social workers provide short-term supportive counselling, refer clients to various community and government resources and prioritize complex discharge planning .All

social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and must investigate, assess, and intervene in all allegations of Adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Social workers collaborate with the Ministry of Children and Families on all matters related to child protection. Social workers must be registered with the British Columbia College of Social workers to practice in hospitals.
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