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Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Palliative CareNova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Wolfville, Nova, CA
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Palliative Care

Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Palliative Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Wolfville, Nova, CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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Req ID: 226223
Location: Western Zone, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre
Department: OPWZ Social Work Palliaitive Care- VRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

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:

  • Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • 2 years' post MSW related clinical experience required
  • Previous palliative care experience an asset
  • Grief & Bereavement Training an asset
  • 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 other sites may be 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 bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.17 - $55.49 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've 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.

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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