Req ID: 208662
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Occupational Therapy Comm
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-May-26
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
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About the Chance
The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Seniors Western Zone and is a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors LINCS team providing service primarily in the community setting. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers and family to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up in maximizing the patients function and independence. In addition, the OT may provide clinical support to Geriatricians and other physicians to support assessment and intervention in the ambulatory care setting. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and the assignment of and supervision of work of Rehabilitation Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
- Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers and staff
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
- Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings
- 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
- Long Assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately a 12-month assignment
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $49.74 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.
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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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