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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Unit

Job in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38.43 - 50.99 CAD Hourly CAD 38.43 50.99 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Occupational Therapist
- Inpatient Unit
- Mental Health and Addictions
Req

Location:

Eastern Zone,Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Inpatient Acute Occupation Therapy
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-26

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Psychiatry Unit, Mental Health & Addictions, the incumbent will work with inpatient units to provide Occupational Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery

About You

Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia

Experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation

Demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments

Demonstrated ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance

Evidence of ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community based services/agencies.

Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence based practice to patient services.

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 biweekly

Approximately 18 Months

Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $50.99 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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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