Health Care Social Worker - Hospice Unit

Capital District Health Authority

Western Zone, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $36.57 - $48.53 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Clinical social work experience
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Knowledge of community resources
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province.
  • The Social Worker will work under the guidance of the Health Services Manager and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver social work services to the Hospice Unit.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province.

Salary

Base: $36.57 - $48.53 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical social work experience
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Strong assessment and interviewing skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Personal maturity and sound judgment
  • Competency in French language
  • Masters of Social Work degree

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
  • License to practice from Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
  • At least two years of clinical experience
  • Criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Search

Work Rights

License to practice in Nova Scotia required

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