Tag: standards of practice

Sep 25, 2025 — The NSCSW has officially launched its new 2026 Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, a foundational document designed to advance reconciliation, reparations, uphold justice, and ensure the safe and ethical delivery of social work services across the province.

Sep 25, 2025 — A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. This 10-year mark serves as a powerful moment for reflection, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the path of reconciliation. Today, we are proud to publicly launch the new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that will take effect in 2026.

Sep 11, 2025 — NSCSW members are invited to review draft guidelines for issuing medical certificates for employers, and share their feedback.

Oct 2, 2024 — NSCSW members are invited to participate in the process of updating the foundational documents that guide our profession in Nova Scotia.

Nov 16, 2023 — The NSCSW has retained the services of Barnes Management Group Consulting Services to adopt the new CASW Code of Ethics and inform revisions to several of the College’s other foundational documents. NSCSW is providing guidance, direction, and oversight to the project. We need our members to share your insight as well.

Dec 12, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to review and discuss the first draft of proposed updates to NSCSW’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Dec 6, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to review and discuss the first draft of proposed updates to NSCSW’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Aug 29, 2023 — Legislation has granted social workers in Nova Scotia the ability to write sick notes, as long as they are providing care within their regulated scope of practice.

1 October 2021 — Join Alec Stratford to discuss updates to sexual misconduct standards & policy proposed for social workers in Nova Scotia.

Social work is a profession that highlights the importance of close and purposeful relationships with clients. These relationships play a crucial role in people’s lives, and directly affect their quality of life and general well-being. Within that important relationship, social workers are required to maintain professional boundaries with clients and to ensure that the professional relationship serves the needs of their clients.