Job Information

Req ID:
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual – Hourly PT long‑assignment (70%)

Posting closing date: 23‑Jul‑26.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Registered Nurse / LPN 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 role involves working cooperatively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to carry out the individual’s care plan and communicate patient‑specific information that enhances the treatment team’s knowledge.

Qualifications

- Grade 12 plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program that 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

- Part‑time long assignment; 52.5 hours bi‑weekly
- Approximately 12 months





Compensation and Benefits

$24.75 – $28.60 hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a advantages package that includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Union and Diversity Statement

Nova Scotia Health 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 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, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.

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