Recreation Therapy Associate - Mobility Team - Provincial Mobilization
Req ID: 225370
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ Inpatient Physiotherapy
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26

About the Prospect
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the supervision of the NZ Frailty Coordinator, the Recreation Therapy Associate is a member of the health care team, providing support to clients and families through the Provincial Frailty and Mobilization program to support early mobilization of clients. Recreation Therapy Associates within the mobility teams will provide early mobilization interventions to individuals in hospital care setting, related to the client’s needs and overall plan of care. Recreation therapy associates practice in adherence to practice standards and scope of employment.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution

BLS - C

Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities

Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals

Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Recreation programs

Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans

Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites

Ability to work independently, without direct supervision

Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation.

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
$25.84 - $30.85 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
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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📌 Recreation Therapy Associate - Mobility Team - Provincial Mobilization (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia