Position Summary
We are seeking interest from BCCSW registered Social Workers to join us at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital for a Casual employment opening.
Days of Work: Rotating (varies as needed)
Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00
What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long term stability.
Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.
About the position:
Casual shifts are available five days a week, on an as needed basis. Orientation will be with Vernon Jubilee Hospital acute care and Vernon community health services.
Social workers at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and Vernon Community Health Services play a vital role in supporting patients and families through complex health and life challenges. You’ll provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counselling, and advocacy to help individuals navigate illness, hospitalization, and recovery. Working as part of interdisciplinary teams, Interior Health Social Workers collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to develop patient-centred care plans that address both medical and social needs. You’ll assist with discharge planning, connecting patients to community resources, housing supports, financial assistance programs, and home care services to promote safe transitions from hospital to home. In community health settings, social workers support individuals managing chronic health conditions, mental health concerns, substance use challenges, and significant life transitions. Their work focuses on enhancing well-being, strengthening coping strategies, and reducing barriers to care. Through compassionate, culturally safe, and client-centred practice, you’ll help improve health outcomes and quality of life for the diverse populations served throughout the Vernon area.
Whether you’re advancing your career or looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, Interior Health offers the flexibility, support, and opportunities you need to thrive. Come join a team that cares about you as much as the people we serve.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Current valid BC driver’s license.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.