Job Description
Recreation Therapist - Recreation Therapy
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Req ID: ******
n Location:
NorthernZone,Sutherland
Harris Memorial Hospital
n Department: OPNZ Recreation SHMH
n Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
n Union: CUPE HealthcarePosition
n Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26
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About the Opportunity
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Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Recreation Therapist is part of a collaborative health care team supporting patients and families through meaningful, evidence-informed therapeutic recreation interventions. The Recreation Therapist assesses patient needs, develops and delivers individualized or group interventions, and evaluates outcomes across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
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The Recreation Therapist also supports the delivery of recreation therapy services within the assigned program or team, contributing to holistic, patient-centred care.
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About You
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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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Bachelor of Recreation specializing (Major) in Therapeutic Recreation
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
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BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
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Knowledge and application of Therapeutic Recreation assessments and processes.
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Experience with Responsive Behavior plan development an asset
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Understanding of the role of a recreation associate
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Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
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Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.




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Hours
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Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
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Approximately 12 months
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Compensation and Benefits
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$***** - $***** hourly
n 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.
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What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
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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 creative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
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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.
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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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