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Req ID: 224414 Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ Inpatient Social Work Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (75%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-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 energetic 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: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university

Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

2 years' post BSW related clinical experience required

Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred

Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach

Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing and behavioiur change counselling

Demonstrated experience with group facilitation

Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies

Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization





Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners

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

Part-time position; 56.25 hours bi-weekly Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. Travel to other sites may be required Compensation And Benefits $36.58 - $50.23 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our perks 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.

📌 Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) - Access and Flow (Kentville)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Kentville