Therapeutic Assistant - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit - Mental Health & Addictions

Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

Req

Location:

Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Recreation Therapy

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly PT (70%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26

About The Opportunity
Reporting to the Registered Nurse / LPN 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

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

Hours
Permanent, part‑time position; 52.5 hours bi‑weekly

Compensation And Benefits
$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which include 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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identfy.