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Location

Sturgeon Falls, ON | Canada

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Job description

The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with over 100 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.

The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing

Job Description

The Recreation Therapist functions as a member of the health care team, assisting with implementing various social and physical activities designed to enrich the lives of our residents. The Recreation Therapist adheres to all policies and procedures and works within his/her scope of practice.

Status: Temporary, Full-time

Department: Long Term Care

Shift: Days, evenings, weekends

Language: Bilingualism is an asset

Salary: $25.78 - $26.69 per hour (as per CUPE Collective Agreement)

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation Therapy, Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word)
• Related experience an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Demonstrated commitment to the health and safety of patients, fellow workers, volunteers, students, and visitors
• Up to date immunizations required

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