Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Seniors Care

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Yarmouth, NS

5d•CA$40 - CA$55•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors Western Zone and is a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team providing service primarily in the emergency department and community setting. The Social Worker (SW) participates in the planning, development and provision of social work services to support seniors and enhance their independence and function at home. The Social Worker works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within the team. This includes supporting the development and integration of seniors’ health services within hospital and the community. The SW provides collaborative, client centered care across the continuum, supporting the psychosocial and emotional well-being of all individuals (includes patients, families, groups, populations and communities). This position includes considerable collaboration within the team and with community partners. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The SW contributes to the clinical education of Social Work students and related health disciplines. The SW is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.

Requirements

Master's of Social Work required
Certificate of Registration and Membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers
Minimum two (2) years clinical experience required
First Aid/CPR
Strong counselling and communication skills
Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context

Nice To Haves

Experience in Geriatric Care preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning, development and provision of social work services to support seniors and enhance their independence and function at home.
Works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within the team.
Supports the development and integration of seniors’ health services within hospital and the community.
Provides collaborative, client centered care across the continuum, supporting the psychosocial and emotional well-being of all individuals (includes patients, families, groups, populations and communities).
Contributes to the clinical education of Social Work students and related health disciplines.
Adheres to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.