Req ID: 216867
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking qualified Social Workers (BSW & MSW) to fill vacancies across a broad range of program & service areas. Opportunities can be found in communities throughout the province. If you are seeking an in-hospital role, or an outpatient clinic setting, a vibrant urban community or tranquil rural area, we want to hear from you.

- For more information about communities in Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Communities - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
- For more information about our service areas: Clinics, Programs, and Services | Nova Scotia Health
- If you are interested in a Clinical Therapy position with Mental Health & Addictions, please apply here: Clinical Therapists (Masters) - Mental Health & Addictions Job Details | Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

About You

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work from a recognized university
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers NSCSW | Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Social Worker required
- 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.

Compensation and Benefits

BSW Level:

$36.58 - $48.53 Hourly

Developmental (less than 2years experience) $34.80 - $44.39 Hourly





MSW Level:

Healthcare Social Worker $40.18 - $55.49 Hourly

Healthcare Social Worker Developmental (less than 2 years experience) $35.83 - 38.79 Hourly

Clinical Therapist $42.21 - $58.30 Hourly

Clinical Therapist Developmental (less than 2 years experience) $35.82 - $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.

Hours

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application.

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 creative, 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.

📌 Social Workers (BSW & MSW) (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
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