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Clinical Oncology Social Worker (Casual)

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January 23 2025
Expected expiry date: January 30 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Govt., NPO, Social & Community work, Health, Medical,
Regina, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 37807
  • Job Category Oncology
  • Posting Date 01/23/2025, 02:30 PM
  • Locations Allan Blair Cancer Centre
  • Apply Before 01/30/2025, 10:59 PM

Job Description

Closure Date: January 30, 2025

Position #: 100754

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina

Facility: Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Department: Supportive Care

Type: Casual

Expected Start Date: February 18, 2025

FTE: 0.00

Shift Information:

Hours of Work: 0 week rotation

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 7, $38.963 to $45.34 (9 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Provincial or Site Leader of Supportive Care the Clinical Oncology Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention and counseling services to patients and families. This position actively participates in department education programs and is expected to adopt the interdisciplinary model, which defines the department and participates in a manner that embraces this model.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Grade 12.
  • Bachelor degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work.
  • Valid driver's license.

Experience:

  • Three (3) years supervised counseling experience in the field of Psychosocial Oncology or related experience
  • Candidates with two (2) years' experience and a Master's Degree in Social Work or Indigenous Social Work may be considered.

Membership:

  • Membership with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in the recognized social work methodologies of counseling, group work, and community development.
  • Knowledge of community, social and health care programs within the province.
  • Communication skills required to develop and present complex information including written documentation and verbal presentations.
  • Ability to plan and deliver education programs to patients, the public and other health care workers.
  • Initiative and independent judgment required to solve complex problems.
  • Human relations skills are required to develop relationships of an ongoing specialized nature to conduct in-depth counseling and develop short or long term goals for patients where situations are emotionally charged.
  • Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

About Us

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.

Additional Information

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.