Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Access and Flow

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226492 Location: Eastern Zone, Victoria County Memorial Hospital Department: OPEZ Social Work VCM Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26 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 community-based 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 Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence-based practice to patient services 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, full-time, 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. Travel to other sites may be required 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. 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.

The Medical Social Worker provides professional social work services and support groups to patients and their families. The role involves coordinating care plans for hospital discharge and ensuring safe transitions back to community or institutional settings.

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and extensive knowledge of community resources are required.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• crisis interventionSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• community resource coordinationSouhaitée
• case managementSouhaitée
• Care PlanningSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Clinical Social Work
• Care Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Crisis Intervention
• Community Resource Coordination
• Evidence-based Practice
• Problem Solving
• Case Management
• French Language

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

10 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level