Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Palliative Care - Jobs in Truro, NS

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Req ID: 125510Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Northern* Zone, *Colchester East Hants Health CentreDepartment: OPNZ Palliative Care Social Work CEHHCType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT* (*50%* FTE) x *1* position(s)*Status: Healthcare* CUPE position*Posting Closing Date: 17-Jan-22Nova 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.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Manager Palliative Care, Seniors’ Clinic and Spiritual Care and working in collaboration with the Palliative Care Team, the Social Worker will provide services throughout Cumberland. This position provides a full range of social work services to clients and families, that encompass clinical social work; counseling; social work consultation and education services for Palliative Care clients and families in community setting. The Palliative Care Social Worker will act as an advocate for those with a life-limiting conditions assuring basic human needs are in place while respecting the client’s right to self-determination while upholding human rights. The Palliative Care Community Social Worker will be an active member of the collaborative inter-professional Palliative Care Consultation Team and will work in shared care with each client’s Primary Health Care Team.Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum two (2) years experience in hospital based Social Work practice is required
• Experience working as part of a Palliative Care Team
• Certification in relevant therapeutic modalities, as required
• Completion of LEAP (Learning Essentials Approach to Palliative Care) preferred
• Commitment to Community-based Palliative Care Approach
• Commitment to the philosophy of person and family centered care; and primary health care
• Demonstrated personal and professional leadership abilities
• Proven advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to use sound professional judgement
• Experience in facilitating education programs
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Working knowledge of a variety software and programs (Meditech, e-mail. MS office)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel throughout zone, as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position
• Commitment to confidentiality and privacy of clients and families.
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by Nova Scotia Health
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.*Hours of Work*Permanent, Part-Time (50%) position; 37.5 hours bi-weeklySalary Information$36.0450 - $47.3843 hourly*Once Youve Applied*Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit Recruitment - IncentivesThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit - CUPE 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.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.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. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.*Follow Us!*https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeQuick Apply

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