Social Worker Degree

Position #: 194586

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Pauls Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Saskatchewan Transplant Program

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 21 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager of the Transplant Program, the Social Worker supports the development and delivery of the transplant program as an integral member of the health care team. The incumbent assesses clients and their families and provides counseling and psychosocial support to individuals coping with the complexities of organ failure and transplantation. The Social Worker provides ongoing support throughout the pre- and post-transplant phases, helping clients and families navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges associated with transplantation. The incumbent collaborates closely with members of the interdisciplinary transplant team to promote continuity of care, facilitate access to appropriate resources and services, and support positive outcomes for clients and their families. The Social Worker functions as an active member of the transplant program, with an emphasis on a collaborative, client-centered, and team-based approach to care. "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

• Experience with medical Social Work in Chronic Disease Management

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Research skills
• Advanced - Project management skills
• Basic - Change management skills
• Basic - Supervisory skills
• Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in various counselling modalities
• Ability to develop, evaluate and modify programming provided to clients
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to develop a monitoring program to assess and improve quality of care

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)