About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the 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. Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the BSW creates a comprehensive plan for risk reduction and timely transition through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Social Worker exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions of NSHA.

This position requires work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout the area.

Successful candidates may be eligible for signing bonus incentive and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service Contract

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work required
• Member of, or eligible for, membership with the Nova Scotia College Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience required
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation required
• Ability to organize and maintain client health records within and proficient computer skills
• Recent, relevant experience working with community agencies/resources, volunteers and support groups
• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning), interviewing and client‑centered problem solving, care planning, case management, evaluation of client competence in self‑care and other health related outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, public, community partners, primary care team members and other professionals and agencies using verbal, written and computer communication means
• Exhibits characteristics of warmth, empathy, humor, and a non‑judgmental philosophy of care
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills within scope of practice including clinical judgment and problem‑solving skills and the ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem‑solve effectively
• Ability to promote client‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns strong understanding of health promotion, population health, and the determinants of health theory and practice
• Ability to transmit information grounded in behavior change and principals of self‑management intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well‑being
• Experience in interdisciplinary and family meetings
• Manages time and resources, as well as collaboration across disciplines and related activities
• 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 of Work

• Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 - $47.35 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 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.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé‑building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one‑on‑one meeting or view upcoming workshops on [the ECA Intranet page](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintra.nshealth.ca%2Ftod%2Feca%2FSitePages%2FHome.aspx&data=05%7C02%7CJenn2.Williams%40nshealth.ca%7Ca5242b8ecb3549e1208708dd05841842%7C8eb23313ce754345a56a297a2412b4db%7C0%7C0%7C638672787070945071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FB1CIb4tjomdMW%2BgOj2OqUIxTpXNY, or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.

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