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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Health Care Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary health care team. You will provide holistic care across the care continuum, addressing psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing for patients and families.

The position requires an MSW, current Nova Scotia College of Social Workers registration, and at least 2 years of post-MS W clinical experience. Travel to other sites may be required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
• 2 years' post MSW related clinical experience required.
• Previous palliative care experience an asset.
• Grief & Bereavement Training an asset.
• Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach.
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies.
• Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum.
• Engage clients and families to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate psychosocial needs.
• Assist with navigation of local community resources and agencies.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Biopsychosocial assessments

Navigation of resources

Travel to other sites

French preferred

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: Western Zone, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre . Department: OPWZ Social Work Palliaitive Care- VRH. Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1. Union: CUPE Healthcare Position. Posting Closing Date: 21-Sep-26.

About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

About You

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

• Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• 2 years' post MSW related clinical experience required
• Previous palliative care experience an asset
• Grief & Bereavement Training an asset
• Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
• Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies
• Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.17 - $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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.