Occupational Therapist

1 week ago


Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID:

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: MHA WZ Inpatient Psychiatry AV

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Healthcare Position

About the Opportunity

The incumbent will work with inpatient units to provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery. Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Mental Health & Addictions.

About You

We are looking for a skilled Occupational Therapist with the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University
  • Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
  • Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
  • Experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation
  • Demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance
  • Evidence of ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community based services/agencies.
  • Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence based practice to patient services.
  • 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
  • Full Time Long Assignment; 75 Hours Bi Weekly
  • Approximately 12 Months
  • Dates are subject to change
Compensation and Benefits

$42.89 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

About Nova Scotia Health

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.

About the Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Mental Health & Addictions

Why Join Us

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.



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