Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree

Close Date Jun. 19 2026 Location Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary) Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 8:30 to 1500 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE .52 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 36 Planned Start Date Jun. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Aug. 27 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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD772.pdf Additional information for applicants Currently this part time temporary masters degree of social work position is located at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital . Previous clinical social work experience in critical care and general medical units 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, 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 . They assist clients in applications for financial, equipment and housing resources. They initiate conversations with clients and their families around Advance Care planning that includes financial management, heath care decision makers and end of life wishes. Social workers are involved in complex discharge planning to support clients returning to their home community or alternate level of care. 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. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA