Recreation Therapy Associate

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.​Req ID: 213578Location: Western Zone, Digby General Hospital  Department: OPWZ Recreation Therapy DGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 16-Dec-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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager and under the direction of the interprofessional team, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the application of recreation intervention to support holistic functioning of clients. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. The Recreation Therapy Associate provides interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care. Recreation Therapy Associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment. This position will be shared between Digby and Annapolis Community Health Center .About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diplomaCurrent BLS-C CertificationExperience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilitiesAbility to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionalsAbility to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programsEffective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veteransAdaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksitesAbility to work independently, without direct supervisionAbility to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation.Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent Full Time ; 75 hours bi weekly Shifts include weekdays, occasional weekends and holidaysCompensation and Benefits$25.84 - $30.85 hourlySuccessful 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. Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.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.