Social Worker Degree Senior

Position # : V39404

Expected Start Date: November 01, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Discharge Coordination

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Extended shift hours 11.78

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Senior Social Worker provides support, advocacy, and discharge planning within acute care with the Discharge Planning and Support Team (DPAS) reporting directly to the Manager. The Senior Social Worker is an experienced clinician who provides short-term case management support to patients in acute care and urgent care areas . The position requires the use of high order knowledge, clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills to assess and support patients and/or to coach, mentor, orientate and provide education to an assigned team in DPAS.

Drawing on standards of practice for case management; professional codes of ethics; social work standards of practice in health care; program policy and procedures; and relevant legislation, the Senior Social Worker provides high quality patient service. "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

Three years recognized clinical experience with demonstrated leadership ability.

Familiar with community resources and services

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

Conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Crisis management skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards

Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.

Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Strong knowledge of Mental Health Services Act

Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Care Directive

Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.

Substitute Decision Maker Act, Community Care Branch Ministry of Health

Determinants of health; Cultural issues & diversity in providing care

Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently

Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport

Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice

Impact of disease and illness on quality of life

Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position

Relevant computer systems

Advanced clinical skills/knowledge/abilities for competent social work practice

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage workload/staff development related to resource coordination

Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others

Commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Personal Care Home Act & Regulations, Saskatchewan Health Authority policies.

Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act

Professional maturity and leadership in clinical area.

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

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Assign duties to frontline staff as required

Valid Class 5 driver's license

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.