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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Therapeutic Assistant - Community Transition Program - Mental Health & Addictions

Lower Sackville, NS, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 17 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

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Req ID: 228345

Location: Central Zone, Memory Lane

Department: MHA CZ Community Transition Program

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

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 2-Nov-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

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

Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation And Benefits

$24.75 - $28.36 hourly

$29.35 hourly with 25 years service with the employer

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Responsibilities

Assist with providing health, health promotion, and therapeutic services to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN and a Recreation Therapist. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to carry out individual care plans and communicate patient-specific information to support the treatment team.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 and completion of the first year of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program, including the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course, as well as current CPR certification. Current St. John Ambulance First Aid is preferred; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of community resources are assets or preferred qualifications.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Patient Care
Health Promotion
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Care Plan Implementation
Patient Communication
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge of Community Resources
CPR
First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Therapeutic Assistant
Mental Health
Addictions
Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
Patient Care
Health Promotion
Therapeutic Services
Interdisciplinary Team
Individual Care Plan
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recreation Therapist
CPR Certification
St. John Ambulance First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Community Resources

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