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Req ID: 227241
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Oncology Social Work CBR
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Oct-26

About the Opportunity
Health Care Social Workers provide 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 qualified who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards.

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

Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
Current registration and membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers
Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered 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 and loss, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that come from knowledge of theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising
Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings
Access to reliable transportation
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $55.49 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.

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📌 Health Care Social Worker (Masters) (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
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