Recreation Therapist Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Maple Creek; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority's Southwest Integrated Health Facility in Maple Creek is seeking a Recreation Therapist – Degree for a full-time regular position. You will join Integrated Nursing Unit, working days, 14 shifts of 8 hours over 3 weeks, with an expected start date December 14, 2026.

The role requires a degree in Therapeutic Recreation; NCTRC/CTRS is a plus; CPR current; you will provide recreation therapy services and coordinate with the care team in a client- and family-centered

Qualifications

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• CTRS/NCTRC credentials are assets.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive recreation therapy services within the unit.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to plan and implement individualized care plans.
• Assess client needs, document progress, and promote client and family centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Position #: 202743
Expected Start Date: December 14, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility
City/Town: Maple Creek
Department: Integrated Nursing Unit
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Recreation Therapist - Degree $36.826 to $45.031
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Within the context of a client and family centered care model, in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Recreation Therapist – Degree works as a member of the collaborative health care team and provides comprehensive Recreation Therapy services for clients within the program or service area they work.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Site:

• Yes

Education

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Other Education and Training

• National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Cert. (NCTRC) is an asset
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification is an asset
• Current CPR certification

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Requires concentration and attention for resident/patient assessment
• Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
• Require initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alterprograms per client/program need

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)