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Social Worker II

@ Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Alberta

2+ years experience
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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Social Worker II at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for a temporary full-time position running to December 2027. The role supports pediatric patients and families with grief, loss, crisis and adjustment concerns on a rotating schedule of days, evenings and weekends. Pay ranges from $42.14 to $56.02 per hour and the posting closed on November 4, 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide counselling and crisis support to pediatric patients and families
  • Support grief, loss and adjustment disorder counselling
  • Advocate for patients and navigate community resources
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • Active or eligible for ACSW registration
  • Minimum 2 years recent pediatric experience
  • Crisis intervention and management skills
  • Indigenous cultural awareness training
  • Current BLS-HCP/CPR certification

Tools & skills

Connect CareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint
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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
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2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Hours per week38.8
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) registration, BLS-HCP/CPR
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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  • Alberta Health Services
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  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
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  • Classification:
    • Social Worker II
  • Union:
    • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
    • Stollery SW
  • Primary Location:
    • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  1.00
  • Posting End Date:
    • 04-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 16-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 06-DEC-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 9.69
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 16
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days , Evenings , Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $42.14
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $56.02
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP/CPR) certification required. Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric experience. Experience in grief and loss counselling. Strong crisis intervention and crisis management skills. Adjustment disorder counselling experience. Indigenous cultural awareness training. Strong advocacy, collaboration, communication, and community resource navigation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches. NICU experience and/or experience working with infants and families facing complex medical needs, critical illness, or prolonged hospitalization. Proficiency with Connect Care. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint).

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