Therapeutic Assistant - Psychiatric 6 Lane/7 Lane

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 3,444,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant - Psychiatric for the Central Zone at QEII. The role supports health promotion and therapeutic services under supervision, in coordination with a recreation therapist and nursing staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Therapeutic Recreation Foundation course and CPR certification, with NVCI as an asset. The position is a long-assignment casual FT, in a fast-paced psychiatric care setting with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Grade 12+ with year-one Therapeutic Recreation program including Foundations Course
• Current CPR certification required
• St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
• NVCI certification an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• French language skills an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to carry out the individual's care plan.
• Communicate patient-specific information to the treatment team to enhance care.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid

NVCI certification

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of community resources

Languages (French)

Education

Grade 12+ and Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course

Job description

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Therapeutic Assistant - Psychiatric 6 Lane/7 Lane - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 227495
Location: CentralZone,Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Psychiatric 7 Lane
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and working under the direction of a Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to patients. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan and communicating patient specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.

About You

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

• Grade 12plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
• Current CPR certification is required
• Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
• Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

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 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 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.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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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