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

: 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)
- For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
- 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 agile healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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