Job Description

Temporary Full-time (St. John's) - HCC AAHP SERVICES-ADMIN

Zone:

Eastern Urban Zone

Location: L. A. Miller Center

Provincial Professional Practice Consultant

Remote Work Opportunities

HCC AAHP SERVICES

Temporary Full-time (Until October 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension)

MGMT

28811TMP

Hours

70 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary

HL24001 (CAD 86,577.40 - CAD 112,548.80 per annum)

Competition Number

VAC0014724

Posted Date

2025-08-08

Closing Date

2025-08-15

Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

This position reports to the Provincial Director of Professional Practice - Allied Health. The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Social Work is a member of a dynamic team of Provincial Practice Consultants for Allied Health including Dietitians, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy and Psychology.



The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Social Work is responsible for the professional integrity of the social work discipline throughout NLHS. This position is an expert for the social work discipline and is accountable for monitoring professional practice and staff competencies for assigned program areas, as well plays a pivotal role providing direction to all levels of the organization in all matters pertaining to the practice of social work. The position works collaboratively with the professional regulator, educational institutions and other key stakeholders external to the Health Authority to address issues impacting social work professional practice. This position also ensures appropriate structures are in place to support licensed/registered/graduate social workers and social assistance workers in their practice.



This position is responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems and structures that support and monitor professional practice through a Professional Practice Model, including participating in the development of an overall strategic plan for social work across the 5 zones of NL Health Services and in-line with the strategic directions of NLHS. The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Social Work develops and fosters collaborative relationships with assigned programs/departments to ensure client-centered care and best practices. This position works closely with social work staff and managers in areas such as accountability, workload, clinical documentation, research, resource allocation, outcome measures, advanced practice and scopes of practice. Leadership and expertise are provided to councils, committees, interdisciplinary projects and working groups.

Job Qualifications

Education

Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program is required.

Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW).

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical and professional leadership experience in Social Work is required.

Previous Management experience is asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, regulations, scopes of practice, practice standards and competencies.

Demonstrated knowledge of social work standards of practice, code of ethics, guiding principles and leading practices

Demonstrated progressive clinical, management and leadership experience with focus on qualify patient/resident/client care

Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective relationships

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication

Demonstrated change management skills

Demonstrated expertise in health care leadership including experience in facilitating, educating and providing direction for and successful completion of projects and/or initiatives

Demonstrated dynamic leadership style focused on:

Leading yourselfby having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Eastern Health's values of respect, integrity, fairness, connectedness and excellence. Engaging othersthrough fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams. Achieving resultsby setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes. Developing coalitionsthrough purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments. Transforming systemsby thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other

Travel is required across province A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.




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