Social Worker | Urgent and Primary Care

Position Summary

We are hiring registered Social Workers to join us at Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC). Additional opportunity to orientate to Royal Inland Hospital’s Urgent Primary Care and Learning Centre (UPCLC).

Casual shifts may be available in a variety of health care and social work settings. Casual means that hours are not guaranteed and may vary depending upon operational needs. Shifts may be called out in advance and/or a short notice.

Days of Work: Rotating (varies as needed)
Shift times: 7:50 to 19:00
* Applicants must have the ability to participate in a 2-week orientation schedule; rotating 4 days on and 4 days off.

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:
Join the interdisciplinary team at the Kamloops North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC), where you will support individuals and families accessing same-day care for urgent, non-emergency health concerns. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, care planning, short-term counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and system navigation to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals. Working closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health and substance use clinicians, and other allied health professionals, you will connect clients to community resources and specialized supports while promoting self-management and improved social well-being. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, patient-centred environment that delivers accessible, team-based care to the North Shore and surrounding communities.

About this location:
Kamloops offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity and lifestyle, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation year-round. Nestled in the Thompson Valley, residents enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golf, skiing, paddling, and fishing, all within minutes of the city. Kamloops has a vibrant and growing population that attracts young professionals, families, and retirees alike. With its stunning natural landscapes, four-season climate, and strong sense of community, Kamloops offers an outstanding quality of life and an ideal balance between work and leisure.

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

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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.

Competition #:

02462846

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

BCGEU

Facility:

KAMLOOPS NORTHSHORE UPCC

Location:

Kamloops

Department:

KNC SOCIAL WORK

Reports To:

PRACTICE LEADER

Hourly Wage:

$44.85 - $56.02

Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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