Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 8:00 to 16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE 1 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Aug. 18 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Apr. 17 2026 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 the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 moderate complexity. Assists patients and their families with practical problems and personal concerns and consults with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patients' situation.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBachelor of Social Work degree (B.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work, however a Master's degree (M.S.W.) is preferred. 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 AbilitiesAbility to use and exercise judgment as required.Ability to work independently with consultation and guidance available.Knowledge of community resources.Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated organizational skills.Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly.Commitment to continued professional growth. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD767.pdf Additional information for applicants Currently, this Bachelor's or Master's degree of social work position is located at the Victoria General Hospital on a Women's and Men's surgical unit. Previous experience working in acute care hospitals will be an asset. Social Workers work in team-based care and are involved in complex discharge planning with clients and their families to be able to return to their home community or to alternate level of care. Social workers offer short-term supportive counselling related to grief, loss, adjustment to diagnoses, advance care planning and support referrals to a variety of government and community resources related to finances, housing, equipment, etc. 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 work collaboratively with the Ministry of Children and Families regarding child protection issues. Social Workers must be registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers to practice in acute care hospitals. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA