Job Description

Position # 166042

Expected Start Date: August 08, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Social Work

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 05, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

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: No

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. "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

Experience

• Experience in acute care

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Skilled in psycho-social assessment
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients, caregivers /extended family members.
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Skilled in psycho-social assessment and the ability to work with individuals
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Preference given to a Social Worker with experience in the health-care field
• Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation/child abuse/neglect dynamics 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.