social worker
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October 03, 2024
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Nova Scotia Health Authority
Job details
*Job Title: Health Care Social Worker B (BSW) - Restorative Care*
*Req ID: 187421*
*Location: Northern Zone, All Saints Springhill Hospital *
*Department: OPNZ Restorative Care Unit*
*Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 *
*CUPE* *Healthcare Position*
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We?re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
*About the Opportunity*
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, 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:
* Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
* Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
* 2 years' post BSW related clinical experience required
* Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred
* Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
* Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies
* Travel to various sites may be required
* 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*
$33.96 - $42.89 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 You've Applied*
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some 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. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
?This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are e
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LocationSpringhill, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$33.96 to $42.89HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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