Social Worker - Palliative Care
About The Position
The Social Worker - Palliative Care provides consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral and counseling services for individuals and families living with terminal illness and subsequently dealing with grief and bereavement. The Social Worker - Palliative Care participates as a member of an inter- disciplinary team providing comprehensive, people-centered care to patients and their families. The Social Worker - Palliative Care provides education to patients, families, staff and community groups as required. The Social Worker - Palliative Care participates in program evaluation as required and in research and educational programs as possible. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years clinical practice and experience in a health care setting.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
- Possess, or be eligible for, licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing body.
- Knowledge of national and provincial palliative care standards of practice.
- Knowledge of basic palliative care theory, services and resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated competencies in clinical skills including psychosocial assessments and counseling intervention.
- Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while practicing with a high degree of autonomy when providing services.
- Demonstrate Southern Health-Santé Sud Core Competencies and/or Management & Leadership competencies.
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
Nice To Haves
- If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provides consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral and counseling services for individuals and families living with terminal illness and subsequently dealing with grief and bereavement.
- Participates as a member of an inter-disciplinary team providing comprehensive, people-centered care to patients and their families.
- Provides education to patients, families, staff and community groups as required.
- Participates in program evaluation as required and in research and educational programs as possible.
- Exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
- Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
- May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
- Will be required to make home visits as appropriate.
Benefits
- Partnership with communities
- Safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care
- Collaboration with diverse partners including First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities, and immigrants
- Opportunity to work in a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life
- Reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
