Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Access and Flow

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Social Worker (Masters) to provide professional social work services to patients and families within the Access and Flow program. Travel to sites may be required, with a focus on discharge planning and safe transitions back to the community.

The role emphasizes independent work within a multidisciplinary team, leveraging community resources and evidence-based practices to support patient care paths across hospital and community settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and NSCSW eligibility
• Minimum of two years clinical experience
• Extensive knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate and document care plans for discharge and transitions
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based practice

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to patients and families.
• Support groups may be provided.
• Collaborate with hospital and community-based services to ensure seamless transitions.
• Develop and implement care plans for discharge and safe community reintegration.
• Use innovative problem solving in patient services.

Skills

Clinical social work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community resources knowledge

Independent work

Care coordination

Evidence-based practice

French language (asset)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Access and Flow

Req ID: 226492
Location: Eastern Zone, Victoria County Memorial Hospital
Department: OPEZ Social Work VCM
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow and Medical Social Work, the Medical Social Worker will provide professional social work services to patients and their families. Services may also include the provision of support groups. With considerable latitude and encouragement to initiate and work independently, the incumbent will be an adaptable and flexible person with the ability to work collaboratively in a variety of work settings. Social Workers are expected to exhibit sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of Nova Scotia Health. Some home visits and travel are required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required
• Evidence of extensive knowledge of community resources
• Evidence of ability to work independently with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community-based services/agencies
• Evidence of ability to coordinate/develop/document and implement care plan for hospital discharge and safe transition back to the community or institutional setting
• Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence-based practice to patient services
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent, full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Travel to other sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$40.18 - $55.49 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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