Close Date

Nov. 6 2026

Location

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1542

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

0.71

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50.40

Planned Start Date

Feb. 2 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 2 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager with skilled and clinical support from the Manager,



Pain Program, and working within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Occupational Therapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an combination of education, training and experience.

📌 Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo