Recreation Therapist - Recreation Therapy
- Springhill, NS
- $35.83-46.37 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Northern Zone, All Saints Springhill Hospital
Department: OPNZ Recreation Therapy ASSH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Sep-25Nova 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 a 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 OpportunityA Recreation Therapist utilizes therapeutic intervention comprised of treatment, leisure education and recreation participation to promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of patients. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the primary role of the Recreation Therapist is to provide leisure opportunities and resources in order to improve functioning and independence and reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability which will positively impact on well-being, enhancement or maintenance of personal health and quality of life.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
- Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience preferred
- 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
- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly