Healthcare Social Worker (Masters) - Seniors Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Social Worker works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors Western Zone and is a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team providing service primarily in the emergency department and community setting. The Social Worker (SW) participates in the planning, development and provision of social work services to support seniors and enhance their independence and function at home. The Social Worker works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within the team. This includes supporting the development and integration of seniors’ health services within hospital and the community. The SW provides collaborative, client centered care across the continuum, supporting the psychosocial and emotional well-being of all individuals (includes patients, families, groups, populations and communities). This position includes considerable collaboration within the team and with community partners. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The SW contributes to the clinical education of Social Work students and related health disciplines. The SW is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master's of Social Work required
- Certificate of Registration and Membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers
- Minimum two (2) years clinical experience required
- Experience in Geriatric Care preferred
- First Aid/CPR
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
- Permanent Full-Time / 75 hours bi-weekly
- Evening/weekend/holiday may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$39.39 - $51.78 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Healthcare Social Worker (Masters) - Seniors Care
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
The Social Worker works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors Western Zone and is a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team providing service primarily in the emergency department and community setting. The Social Worker (SW) participates in the planning, development and provision of social work services to support seniors and enhance their independence and function at home. The Social Worker works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within the team. This includes supporting the development and integration of seniors’ health services within hospital and the community. The SW provides collaborative, client centered care across the continuum, supporting the psychosocial and emotional well-being of all individuals (includes patients, families, groups, populations and communities). This position includes considerable collaboration within the team and with community partners. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The SW contributes to the clinical education of Social Work students and related health disciplines. The SW is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master's of Social Work required
- Certificate of Registration and Membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers
- Minimum two (2) years clinical experience required
- Experience in Geriatric Care preferred
- First Aid/CPR
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
- Permanent Full-Time / 75 hours bi-weekly
- Evening/weekend/holiday may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$39.39 - $51.78 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations