Health Care Social Worker - Baddeck, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Baddeck, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:177126**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Eastern
Zone, Victoria County Memorial Hospital**
Department:OPEZ Social Work VCM**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: UNIFOR
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:13-May-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow and Medical Social Work, the Medical Social Worker will provide professional social work services to patients and their families.

Services may also include the provision of support groups.

With considerable latitude and encouragement to initiate and work independently, the incumbent will be an adaptable and flexible person with the ability to work collaboratively in a variety of work settings.

Social Workers are expected to exhibit sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of Nova Scotia Health.

Some home visits and travel are required.

About You:

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

Master's Degree in Social Work
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required
Evidence of extensive knowledge of community resources
Evidence of ability to work independently with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and communitybased services/agencies
Evidence of ability to coordinate/develop/document and implement care plan for hospital discharge and safe transition back to the community or institutional setting
Knowledge of Joint Discharge Operations Committee and its purpose
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, Fulltime / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Biweekly
Travel required (50%) between the three sites
Victoria County Hospital, Buchanan Hospital, and Northside General Hospital

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $49.05 Hourly

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. 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.

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