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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00760680
Facility: ST PAULS HOSPITAL
Job Description: 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.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Social Work
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Advanced communication skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced leadership skills
Advanced organizational skills
Knowledge of the health region and community resources
Other Information

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

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