Your Opportunity:Alberta Kidney Care North (AKC‑N) serves patients from Red Deer north, including the Edmonton area, northern communities in Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. Services include clinics that diagnose and treat kidney disease, hemodialysis (incentre, nocturnal, home hemodialysis and shared care), peritoneal dialysis, and conservative management. The Renal Social Worker within Alberta Kidney Care‑North provides psychosocial support to individuals with kidney disease, their families, and caregivers. They assist patients in navigating the complex health‑care system, managing the emotional and practical challenges of living with kidney disease, and accessing necessary resources. They work closely with other health‑care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, adjustment counselling, resource navigation, advocacy, collaboration, education, documentation and interdisciplinary teamwork. You must be a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. This position is based in the Wetaskiwin Hemodialysis Unit.Description:As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter‑disciplinary team and provide a range of social‑work services to patients and their families. Your services may include:Psychosocial assessmentResource‑based interventionsIndividual, group and family treatmentRisk screeningCounsellingCase management and coordinationTransition or discharge planningPrevention,



promotion and public awareness activitiesClassification:Social Worker IIUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program:Alberta Kidney Care North – Renal Social WorkerPrimary Location:Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care CentreLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti‑Site:Not ApplicableFTE:0.70Posting End Date:08‑JUL‑2026Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available:20‑JUL‑2026Temporary End Date:12‑JUL‑2027Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per Cycle:42Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary:$42.14Maximum Salary:$56.02Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:Completion of bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 1‑2 years’ experience working as an RSW in renal acute care/ambulatory setting or recent experience working with patients facing chronic and/or life‑threatening illnesses.Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and experience serving vulnerable populations are essential.Knowledge of the health‑care system, community resources, and relevant legislation and decision‑making (Personal Directives Act, Mental Health Act).Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and effectively with teams, patients and their families in a fast‑paced environment.Ability to initiate work and make sound professional decisions using critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in a complex multidisciplinary setting.Understanding of health promotion and social determinants of health.Strong time‑management skills to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.Current Basic Life Support (BLS‑HCP) certification is required.Clarity in communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written, including clinical documentation, is required.Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook.Experience using Connect Care.Master’s Degree is an asset.Authorized by ACSW to provide psychosocial interventions.Training in suicide prevention, risk assessment and/or non‑violent crisis intervention.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Social Worker Ii - C$42.1 - C$56.0 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Winnipeg