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 healthcare system, managing the emotional and practical challenges of living with kidney disease, and accessing necessary resources. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

This position is based in the Grande Prairie hemodialysis unit, and it is eligible for the Remote Retention Allowance.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families.

Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.

Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care North - Renal Social Worker II Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care North - Renal Social Worker II Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). 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 required. Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and experience serving vulnerable populations are essential.

The candidate will hold working knowledge of the health care system, community resources, and relevant legislation and decision-making (Personal Directives Act, Mental Health Act). Positive understanding of health promotion and social determinants of health. Proficiency with Microsoft office including Word and Outlook are preferred.

Experience using Connect Care preferred. Master's Degree is an asset. Training in suicide prevention; risk assessment; A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 BILINGUAL SOCIAL WORKER (English/Spanish) (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Grande Prairie