Psychosocial Oncology Clinician - Steinbach, MB, Canada - Southern Health-Santé Sud

Description

Psychosocial Oncology Clinician (AH

Facility/Program:
Bethesda Regional Health Centre

Position Type:
Full-Time

Position Status:
Permanent

FTE:
1.0

Hours of Work:
7.75 hour shifts

Shift(s):
Days

Union:
MGEU Prof Tech

Start Date:
As mutually agreed

Position Summary

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician provides under supervision, basic consultation, clinical assessment, treatment, referral and counseling services for cancer patients and families. The Clinician participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive, people-centered cancer care to patients and their families along the cancer trajectory. The Clinician provides psychosocial oncology and supportive care education to patients/families, staff and community groups as required. The Clinician maintains strong professional links with provincial psychosocial oncology practitioners and is aware of national practice standards. The Clinician supports program evaluation as required and will participate in research and educational programs as possible.

The Clinician exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or BN(RN), BPSN (RPN) or equivalent in a related mental health specialty or other appropriate clinical counselling profession and a clinical internship/field placement from an accredited program
• Masters prepared preferred
• Possess, or be eligible for, licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing body
• Knowledge of Regional and Provincial CancerCare services and resources an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook
• Minimum three (3) years related clinical practice experience
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years clinical counseling and experience in a health care setting
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Good physical and mental health in order to perform the position on a regular basis
• Demonstrated competence in clinical skills including psychosocial assessments and counseling intervention
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability while practicing with a high degree of autonomy when providing services
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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