Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Long Term Care
Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Long Term Care
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Job Description
Req ID: 209110
Location: Eastern Zone Glace Bay Hospital
Department: OPEZ Social Work TNM
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 9-Sep-25
About the Opportunity
The Social Worker reports to the Health Services Manager and works with other social work staff the Interdisciplinary team and management to plan deliver and evaluate a comprehensive social work service available to in-patient out-patient and ambulatory care clients as well as to individuals who refer themselves or are referred from the social worker is governed by the Social Work Act The Social Workers Code of Ethics and relevant legislation and works collaboratively with other agencies.
The duties of the Social Worker will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited and approved School of Social Work/University Program.
- License to practice from the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
- At least two (2) years of clinical experience; experience in a health care setting is preferable
- Good communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Extensive knowledge of community resources and maintenance of good working relationships with community partners
- Strong assessment and interviewing skills
- Ability to formulate carry out and modify effective treatment plans
- Personal maturity sound judgment and the ability to respond professionally and effectively in emotionally charged situations
- Masters of Social Work Degree an asset
- Travel to other sites is 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 biweekly
- Call and shift work required evenings nights and weekends
Compensation and Benefits
Healthcare Social Worker B
$36.58 - $47.35 Hourly
Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental)
$34.80 - $43.30 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 opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.
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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
