Social Workers are vital members of the health care teams at BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, and Sunny Hill Health Centre, which are all part of one health care campus. Our Social Workers hold bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, bringing essential skills and experience to support patients and families dealing with complex medical and mental health conditions. We employ approximately 95 Social Workers across full-time, part-time, and casual roles, providing direct care seven days a week.
Across BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Care Centre, Social Workers offer comprehensive support through assessment, counseling, care coordination, advocacy, and practical assistance. With a family-centred approach, they consider the patient within their family and social context, empowering the health care team to make informed, compassionate care decisions. Social Workers take a lead role in crisis and grief counseling and help families navigate the practical challenges of receiving medical care away from home. At discharge, they support families in planning for continued care at home.
Our Social Work department values candidates committed to Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practice, ensuring equitable, compassionate care for all.
Apply NowWe welcome Master of Social Work (MSW) students for clinical placements, which offer a hands-on experience in a dynamic health care setting. Placement requests must be initiated by your university's field education coordinator, who can contact:
Sara Van Horn or Zoe Schwartz
Professional Practice Coordinator - Social Work
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Clinical Support Building V2-263
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
(604) 875-2345 x 5344
For more information on social work registration and training, please see the following resources:
A bachelor's or master's degree in social work and registration with the BC College of Social Workers are required. Experience in health care and child protection is preferred, and mental health roles require prior mental health experience.
Most roles are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Some positions involve evening group work. Inpatient areas at BC Children’s Hospital are covered 24/7, and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre provides weekend coverage from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Social Workers at our facilities work with patients and families of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and family members from across the province, focusing on patient and family support throughout their health care journey.
