Recreation Therapist Degree

Position #: 202743

Expected Start Date: December 14, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Recreation Therapist - Degree $36.826 to $45.031

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Within the context of a client and family centered care model, in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the Recreation Therapist – Degree works as a member of the collaborative health care team and provides comprehensive Recreation Therapy services for clients within the program or service area they work.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Education

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Other Education and Training

• National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Cert. (NCTRC) is an asset
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification is an asset
• Current CPR certification

Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Requires concentration and attention for resident/patient assessment 
• Demonstrates effective relationships with staff, patients/clients, and families
• Require initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alter programs per client/program need

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)