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​Req ID: 224723Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: MHA EZ Strat Day HospitalType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 17-Aug-26About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Day Hospital, Mental Health & Addictions, the incumbent will work with Day Hospital to provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following: 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 cutting-edge 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 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.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

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 innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. 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. Once You've Applied

Thank 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.

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.

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