Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Oncology (203773)
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Oncology (203773)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203773
Location: Eastern Zone Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Oncology Social Work CBR
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Health Care Social Workers provide a diverse range of interventions to clients and their families enabling them to achieve their optimal level of functioning and health. These interventions include: psychosocial assessments adjustment therapy supportive therapy crisis counselling resource counselling and discharge planning and case management.
Health Care Social Workers are actively involved in advocacy education program planning consultation and collaboration on behalf of individuals/groups within the institution and community. The role is multifaceted and dynamic requiring each Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. The Health Care Social Worker is a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures Policies and Standards.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
- Current registration and membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers
- Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Social Worker required
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Knowledge of issues related to family violence sexual abuse addictions grief and loss end of life disability crisis intervention caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that come from knowledge of theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while effectively planning organizing and supervising
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
- Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings
- Access to reliable transportation
- 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
$40.18 - $54.14 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.
Once Youve 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
