Position #: 161671

Expected Start Date: August 17, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Battlefords District Care Centre

City/Town: Battleford

Department: Social Work

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Social Worker BSW will work with the Continuing Care team

to create an environment that protects the financial security and quality of life of residents. The Social Worker BSW will collaborate with Continuing Care and Home Care teams and families, clients/residents to establish a plan to meet the unmet needs for any issues and/or concerns of the resident/client/family in the areas of financial security and advanced care planning ethical decision making to identify, assess and if possible resolve the concerns or problems for clients/residents of Continuing Care facilities, as expressed by the referral source by collaborating with the family, client and/or health care team. These concerns would focus on their financial needs and address social determinants of health. "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

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Intermediate - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Ability to prioritize work

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Battleford please visit https://www.battleford.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Battleford is located approximately 142 km northwest of Saskatoon
• Registered/licensed with the Alberta College of Social Workers, where required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

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. 

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be

considered.