IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Recreational Therapist, Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry
Your goals in this position include but are not limited to fostering hope and optimism in patients, nurturing positivity in emotion and outlook in patients, promoting social interaction among patients to improve quality of life, increasing activity tolerance, cognitive stimulation, providing opportunities to learn new skills and maintain current level of functioning. You’re a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Create a framework for each program addressing the needs, strengths and interests of patients within the context of their environment, where the group program outlines should include purpose, rationale, description, goals and outcomes, evaluation mechanisms and resource requirements
  
• Utilize an individualized and systematic assessment process to determine individual strengths, needs and interest of patients to establish the priorities of therapeutic recreation intervention
  
• Outline specific strategies and modalities based on assessment results
  
• Participate with Program Clinical Teams by attending patient rounds
  
• Assist with crisis intervention and prevention and work with all staff to uphold hospital and unit policies in order to maintain a stable inpatient environment
  
• Supervise Recreation Therapy Students and Volunteers (University)
  
• Provide appropriate educational programs to hospital staff and the community as needed

Qualifications

• Completion of a University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Therapeutic Recreation Specialization) or a University Degree with a post-graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
  
• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
  
• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Recreational Therapist
  
• Experience working with people who have mental illness
  
• Experience related to the implementation of individual and group intervention plans, including intervention techniques and methods of behavioural change
  
• A basic command of medical and mental health terminology

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Regular position with 8 hours’ days and evening shifts, including weekends in the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry departments. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.