Job Description

Position # 199162

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Case Management - MAID

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: Yes

Reporting to the Manager, the MAID Social Worker provides consultation/collaboration with the Provincial MAID Program team, providers/assessors, healthcare providers, facilities, social workers and community services across the Province to achieve excellence in psychosocial end of life care related to medical assistance in dying. With clinical consultation, mentoring and practice support of the MAID MSW Senior Social Worker, the incumbent provides psychosocial care in medical assistance in dying through the continuum of care (pre-MAID, MAID provision, post-MAID bereavement) including education, assessments, counselling interventions and evaluation of services to individuals/families. The incumbent participates in leadership/initiatives on psychosocial care through research, education, resource/program development, mentorship, and advocacy. "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)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Cultural compentency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Knowledge in end of life care and strategies for patients and families
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant legislation to end of life care
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• Previous experience with patients exploring end of life options is an asset.
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Previous experience planning/facilitating peer support groups is an asset.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.