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Req ID: 225159 Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ Recreation SSRH Type of Employment: Permanent

Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPEHealthcare

Position Posting Closing Date: 26-Aug-26 About the Opportunity 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.

The Recreation Therapist also supports the delivery of recreation therapy services within the assigned program or team, contributing to holistic, patient-centred care.

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor of Recreation specializing (Major) in Therapeutic Recreation Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) Knowledge and application of Therapeutic Recreation assessments and processes.

Experience with Responsive Behavior plan development an asset Understanding of the role of a recreation associate 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 Travel may be required.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends,



and holidays Compensation and Benefits $35.83 - $47.53 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our advantages 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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