At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients and families through health challenges with comprehensive assessments and therapeutic counseling.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Surrey Memorial Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in Surrey, B.C.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 100% employer-paid benefits, generous vacation time, and immediate pension enrollment.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant community in Surrey, known for its parks and strong sense of belonging.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work and recent acute care clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56.02 - 56.02 $ per hour.
We’re hiring a Social Worker, MSW to join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, B.C. This is a Relief position available until April 2027, or until return of incumbent. Join the Surrey Memorial Team as a Master’s-prepared Social Worker and play a key role in supporting patients and families through complex health, psychosocial, and life transition challenges.
In this advanced practice role, you’ll provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic counseling, lead interdisciplinary care and discharge planning, educate and consult with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and connect clients to vital community resources. You’ll also have opportunities to develop educational programs, lead support groups, contribute to research and program development, and help shape innovative, patient-centered services that improve outcomes across the continuum of care.
Surrey Memorial Hospital is a regional acute care facility in Surrey B.C. Its size, strategic location, and comprehensive range of services make it a designated referral centre for complex cases across the Fraser Health region, ensuring expert care for some of the province’s most critically ill and injured patients.
Surrey is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Known as the City of Parks, Surrey boasts over 6,000 acres of parkland, offering endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring the trails of Green Timbers, browsing fresh produce at a local farmers’ market or taking in the latest exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery, the city offers something for everyone. With excellent schools, expanding transit options and a close-knit community, Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive.
Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us Including:
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
- Additional employee discounts and perks available.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of patients and families by interviewing the patient and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and/or family and interpreting the data using a variety of tools, in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies and practices.
- Provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical services such as grief and bereavement counseling to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area.
- Provides consultation and education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals on issues related to high risk factors, recovery and current practice in the field of adaptation.
- Maintains patient records by documenting patient assessments, charting information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in the area of patient care planning.
- Arranges meetings on patient admissions to assist in developing and coordinating care plans and community services.
- Communicates with community health and social agencies including provincial Ministries, Home Health personnel and family physicians.
- Acts as a clinical resource to patients and their families by providing information regarding community resources.
- Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies.
- Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics.
- Develops, coordinates and delivers in‑services, presentations, psycho‑educational and support groups.
- Initiates, develops and carries out research activities and program planning and development.
- Maintains broad development in the social work profession.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work, plus one (1) year recent, related acute care clinical experience.
- Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding emotional and mental health issues related to illness, injury and patient and family cultural dynamics.
- Ability to effectively work independently and with others including working effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce.
Social Worker, MSW in Surrey employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
