Job Description

Are you a Recreation Therapist seeking a dynamic role that offers both challenge and fulfillment? At Sinai Health's Reactivation Care Centre, an extension of Mount Sinai Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.

Is this you?

You are an engaging and empathetic individual, recognizing that illness or surgery can significantly impact the lives for patients and their families. Your approach to care revolves around encouraging and supporting patients, using senior friendly strategies, and promoting fundamentals of care as patients work towards their goals, understanding that progress can take time and patience is key.


You value robust educational opportunities to facilitate professional growth. The variety of patient presentations ensures that you continuously refine your expertise, making each day dynamic and rewarding. A passionate and critical thinker, you continually use your knowledge, skills and judgement needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to selected patients, conformed to the complexity and predictability of their health condition.


Your success in this role hinges on your openness to innovation and adaptation as rehabilitation research continually evolves. You embrace new technologies and procedures, utilize tools to address functional, communication and physical challenges, and recommend resources to further support and transition patient and families to live in the community successfully. Your commitment to evidence-based practice is unwavering - you stay abreast of the latest research to optimize patient outcomes.

About this team:

Our specialized 16 bed inpatient reactivation program is located on the beautiful and quaint UHN-RCC campus. The Sinai Health RCC program is designed for individuals who present with decreased mobility, independence and/or function as a result of an acute illness or surgery. We focus on patients with potential for functional improvement, providing tailored care plans and utilizing state-of-the-art tools to support their recovery journey. Depending on the reactivation goals patients typically experience an average length of stay of 30 to 60 days. You will collaborate with a high performing multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, OT, PT, SW, and SLP to provide high quality and safe patient care.

In this role you will:

Complete assessment, planning and therapeutic interventions for an assigned patient caseload according to Recreation Therapist scope of practice Documentation in electronic health record Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your decisions and actions and practices within your own level of competence Participate in Interprofessional rounds and discussions Continuously gather and analyze clinical and other relevant data to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed Work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team Provide health education using effective teaching strategies that takes into account the patient/family's learning needs, readiness, and motivation to learn Contribute to discharge and transition planning and other planning activities to facilitate care continuity and coordination; advocate for care needs to be met in most appropriate setting Utilize critical inquiry, critical thinking and research to develop evidence-informed practice and inform decision-making Develop expertise in your area of practice through self-reflection, self-learning, specialty certification and implementation of best practice guidelines. Be committed to patient safety and quality responsibilities in accordance with hospital vision, policies and procedures Contribute to achieving Sinai Health's strategic and operational priorities through a commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient/staff safety, professional development and continuing education Contribute to Sinai's work by participating actively in hospital committees and other groups to represent the Recreation Therapy perspective Assist with other department/unit responsibilities or duties, as required Mentor colleagues and new hires as appropriate Participate in teaching of students from affiliated institutions. Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory


Completion of a university degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation specialization A member, in good standing, of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO), R/TRO preferred or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association




Preferred


1 year of recent clinical experience Experience using an electronic health record




Skills and Knowledge


Excellent health and clinical assessment skills Experience in developing and facilitating group and 1:1 programs Experience working with older adults, persons with cognitive and / or behavioural considerations or complex health conditions Familiarity with community resources and demonstrated ability to work well with community partners Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families Proven ability to make sound professional judgements and practice decisions and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment Demonstrated leadership skills Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history Computer proficiency and/or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)





If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within recreational therapy, apply now and let us know why you'd be a great addition to our team.