Req ID: 222906 Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: CANC Medical Oncology Clinic CBR Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition Posting Closing Date: 3-Jul-26 About the Chance Psychologists work individually and on teams to provide psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment intervention to individuals, families and groups. They provide consultations to hospital staff. Psychologists engage in research and program evaluation.

Psychologists develop and evaluate new assessment, treatment programs and services to better meet patient needs. Psychologists teach and supervise psychology trainees and other health profession learners. Psychologists utilizes discipline specific skills, knowledge, related clinical experiences and abilities to provide psychological assessments, care planning, direct clinical interventions (individual and group) and consultation to staff on complex cases and psychological issues across all areas.

Although most psychologists engage in all of these activities, they differ in the proportion of time allocated to each. The broad percentage ranges below reflect this variability.

Mental Health

Psychologists work with patients with primarily mental health problems.

Geriatric

Psychologists work with the elderly with mental health, medical or cognitive problems.

Health

Psychologists address psychological issues associated with medical disorders or diseases. Neuropsychologists focus on human behavior as it is affected by abnormal functioning of the central nervous system.

About





You - Masters or Doctoral Degree in Psychology – Registered Psychologist or Candidates Register , Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology - To work collaboratively in an inter-professional team setting - Evidence of skills and interests in the field of additions an asset.

- Experience in both inpatient and community-based settings, including in community settings other than clinics.
- Problem-solving skills and tolerance for the challenges inherent in working with clients who have a complex and chronic clinical presentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage crisis situations in a confident, proactive, level-headed and collaborative manner - Demonstrates leadership style developing and/or in place, such they can confidently and diplomatically inspire the confidence and support of colleagues - 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 bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $54.05 - $70.98 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.

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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