Job Description

Req ID: 153465
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans\' Memorial Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ VAC
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Apr-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the manager, and under the direction of the recreation therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of therapeutic recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. The recreation therapy associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Recreation therapy associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client\'s leisure needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to recreation therapy practice standards and scope of employment.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
• Standard First Aid
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BCLS CPR)
• Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
• Experience working with older adults who have dementia
• Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
• Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs
• Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
• Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
• Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• A skills test is required as part of the interview process. Only those applicants successful in the skills testing will proceed with the interview

Please note: a skills test may be required as part of the interview process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12-month assignment
• Schedule include weekend rotation and some evenings

Compensation and Incentives

$22.39 - $25.45 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

\xe2\x80\x8bPreferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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