Req ID: 227495

Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII

Department: MHA CZ Psychiatric 7 Lane

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's care plan and communicating patient specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team.

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

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

Long assignment full time position; 75 hours biweekly





Approximately 14 months

Compensation And Benefits
$24.75 - $28.36 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.

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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📌 Therapeutic Assistant - Psychiatric 6 Lane/7 Lane - Mental Health & Addictions (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia