Job Description

Position #: 9003260

Expected Start Date: October 30, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Social Work

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.63

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 9 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

Job Description: The Social Worker BSW reports directly to the Manager of Social Work. The Social Worker BSW is responsible to identify, assess, intervene, and follow-up with patients in the Hemodialysis Unit, and the Chemotherapy Outreach Program at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. The Social Worker BSW will also provide for social, emotional, and cultural needs of patients in these programs. Other duties as assigned. "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

• 1 year experience in Social Work

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Crisis management skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Knowledge in social work philosophy and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• Travel required
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.