Position #: 9002106
Expected Start Date:
Union: HSAS
Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home
City/Town: Kamsack
Department: General Medical Nursing Unit
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The Social Worker is primarily assigned to Acute Care and Primary Health. The assigned duties and areas of coverage may be subject to change related to operational considerations and as the SHA 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"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Memberships
Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Other Education and Training
Master of Social Work is acceptable
Competencies
Decision making skills
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication skills
Problem solving skills
Crisis management skills
Writing skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work independently
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Knowledge in social work philosophy and goals
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
Other Information
For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit http://www.kamsack.ca/
Travel required
Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton
Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
One year experience in medical social work preferred
