Health Care Social Worker; Masters
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Req
Location:
Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg/Cancer Care VG
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jul-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Cancer Care department within the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services portfolio, the Healthcare Social Worker provides a diverse range of interventions to clients and their families, enabling them to achieve their optimal level of functioning and health. These interventions include psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management.
Health Care Social Workers are actively involved in advocacy, education, program planning, consultation and collaboration on behalf of individuals/groups within the institution and community. The role is multifaceted and dynamic, requiring each Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. The Health Care Social Worker is a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards.
The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate students in work placements. The Health Care Social Worker provides consultation based upon an advanced level of education (MSW) which includes an integrated knowledge of the social, structural, emotional, psychological and cultural factors that affect well‑being. This position may require services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
Registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW
Two (2) years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required
Strong counselling and communication skills
Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
Knowledge of issues related to family violence, sexual abuse, addictions, grief & loss, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that derive from theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Minimum two (2) years of experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Health Care Social Worker (Developmental) scale.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly
Approximately 18 months
Compensation and Benefits
$40.17 - $55.49 hourly
Developmental: $35.83 - $47.53 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.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2
SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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