Bereavement Coordinator (Health Care Social Worker -Masters) – Hospice Palliative Care

Job title: Bereavement Coordinator (Health Care Social Worker -Masters) – Hospice Palliative Care

Job description: Req ID: 114193
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPEZ Hospice Care CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare UNIFOR
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jul-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Palliative Care, the Bereavement Coordinator consults with and facilitates education to health care professionals who are caring for Hospice and palliative patients. The Bereavement Coordinator develops and coordinates bereavement programs for the Hospice and Palliative Care Service. The Bereavement Coordinator develops a bereavement education program for Hospice Palliative Care staff and volunteers on grief and related topics. The Coordinator provides support related to grief and bereavement for the patients and families throughout the Service. Some community travel required to meet the needs of the hospice palliative care population.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and implements a bereavement program for patients and families in Hospice Palliative Care.
• Coordinates and facilitates adult bereavement groups for families in Hospice Care.
• Contributes to the development of standards for grief and bereavement care for the Hospice Palliative Care Service.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures for grief and bereavement care for the Hospice Palliative Care Service.
• Develops and coordinates education for professionals and volunteers in the area of grief and bereavement.
• Collaborates with and is a resource to educators and other staff in the area of grief.
• Researches and identifies unmet grief needs and develops, coordinates and implements educational programs and services to addresses identified gaps.
• Develops information and a communication plan to increase the public’s knowledge of anticipatory and post death grief in the context of normal and healthy responses to loss
• Identifies and builds effective relationships with applicable community agencies, ensuring a positive approach and ongoing partnership relationship.
• Collaborates with community agencies in promoting grief awareness, educational opportunities and available resources to Nova Scotia Health staff and volunteers

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in a Palliative Care setting
• Degree, certification courses or workshops pertaining to grief care or thananthology an asset
• Experience in grief and Bereavement
• Demonstrated skill as a communicator and group facilitator
• 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
• Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence based practice to patient services
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

• Permanent part-time 40% position; 30 hours biweekly

Salary Information

Health Care Social Worker (Masters):

$34.9873 – $45.9942 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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 Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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