Oncology Social Worker: Clinical Care & Discharge Planning

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Social Worker for the Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, to deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, resource guidance, and discharge planning within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSW, Nova Scotia College of Social Workers & Canadian Association of Social Workers registration, and at least two years of clinical social work experience, with oncology and end-of-life expertise preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Registration and Membership in the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers.
• Two years clinical experience as a Social Worker.
• Knowledge of human behaviour, systems theory, family dynamics, group dynamics, and behaviour change theories.
• Experience in oncology, grief and loss, advance care planning, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving, and continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, and crisis counselling.
• Coordinate discharge planning and case management for patients and families.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in placements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis counselling

Discharge planning

Case management

Advocacy

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Health Care Social Worker for the Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, to deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, resource guidance, and discharge planning within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an MSW, Nova Scotia College of Social Workers & Canadian Association of Social Workers registration, and at least two years of clinical social work experience, with oncology and end-of-life expertise preferred.