Recreation Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury program within Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services. The role involves assessment, plan development, and delivering therapy in an acute inpatient setting to support holistic patient functioning.

Qualifications include a Bachelors in Recreation Therapy, CRCS certification, and 2 years of clinical experience. The position offers a long-term, full-time assignment with benefits and pension

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Recreation specializing in Therapeutic Recreation
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred
• Current BCLS certification
• Knowledge and experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principles
• Experience in working with various populations/disability groups preferred
• Knowledge of leisure/recreation assessments
• Knowledge of leisure education and leisure counseling processes
• Knowledge of various health conditions and their impact on health and well being
• Effective counseling and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to establish and promote good interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated ability to select suitable activities
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention plan development, and evaluation of recreation therapy services.
• Deliver interventions to groups or individuals in an acute inpatient setting as part of the patient’s plan of care.
• Oversee the delivery of the overall recreation therapy service for a program or team.

Job description

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Recreation Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 226430
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Neuro Science Acute Care Rec Therap
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services Department, the Recreation Therapist is a member of the collaborative health care team, providing support to patients, families and inter-professional team members through therapeutic intervention to support holistic functioning of patients.The Recreation Therapist provides assessment, intervention plan development, evidence-informed interventions and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Interventions are provided to groups or individuals in an acute inpatient setting, related to the patient's overall plan of care. The Recreation Therapist is responsible to oversee the delivery of the overall recreation therapy service for a program or team.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Recreation specializing in Therapeutic Recreation
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred
• Current BCLS certification
• Knowledge and experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principles
• Experience in working with various populations/disability groups preferred
• Knowledge of leisure/recreation assessments
• Knowledge of leisure education and leisure counseling processes
• Knowledge of various health conditions and their impact on health and well being
• Effective counseling and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to establish and promote good interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated ability to select suitable activities
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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 biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$35.83 - $47.53 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

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

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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