Social Worker Degree

The Social Worker is primarily assigned to Acute Care. The assigned duties and areas of coverage may be subject to change related to operational considerations and as the SHR strategic plan continues to be developed. The Social Worker will have the skills to assess and provide crisis intervention service aimed at assisting patients and families during health related events. The incumbent will have mastery of the instrumental issues associated with the health crisis and be able to incorporate these into crisis counselling. The Social Worker will share responsibilities in the department including coverage for vacation and sick leave, and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"