- Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
- Graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia.
- Human Caring and
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dietitian, primary care
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 15 hours ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada CASUALPosition Summary · Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in Fort St John and be a part of something new and exciting. · Within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in acco ...
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clinical pharmacist ii, primary care
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment ...
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Mental Health
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Men ...
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Registered Nurse
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our t ...
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Occupational Therapist, Community
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. · Within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in accordance with Northern Heal ...
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Mental Health
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an ...
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Clinical Pharmacist
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. · In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and situated within identified p ...
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Registered Nurse
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in Public Health. · The Public Health Resource Nurse (PHRN) provides Publi ...
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Clinician, Specialized Mental Health
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead/designate, the Clinician is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whe ...
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Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeDo you have a passion for nursing? We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. · Reporting to the Manager or designate the Community Cancer Services Nurse pr ...
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Community Outreach and Planning
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeAre you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead/designate, the Clinician is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whe ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 6 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in Primary Care. · In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an ideali ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Fort St. John, Canada PERMANENT Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our te ...
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Clinician, Specialized Mental Health
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 day ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speciali ...
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Registered Nurse
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. · Reporting to the Manager or ...
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Primary Teacher
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 day ago
St. Clement's School Fort St John, BC, Canada Part timeA temporary part time Primary Teacher is required by School District No. The assignment will be at Duncan Cran Elementary School. · Duncan Cran Elementary School is a K-6 school located in the City of Fort St John. Our school enjoys itinerant access to a range of services. Our g ...
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Full Time Primary Teacher
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
St. Clement's School Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeA temporary full time (1.0) Primary Teacher is required by School District No. The assignment will be at Robert Ogilvie Elementary School. · Robert Ogilvie School is a vibrant, ca r ing sc ho ol community on the eastern edge of the City of Fort St Jo hn . W e are funded as an in ...
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Clinician, Specialized Services
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speciali ...
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Clinician, Specialized Mhsu Outreach
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Fort St John, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specia ...
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Full Time Primary Teacher
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
St. Clement's School Fort St John, BC, Canada Full timeA temporary full time (1.0) Primary Teacher is required by School District No. The assignment will be Bert Ambrose Elementary School. · Bert Ambrose Elementary is a K-6 school located in the northeast section the City of Fort St John. The school will have a student population of ...
occupational therapist ii, primary care - Fort St. John, Canada - Northern Health Authority
Description
Position SummaryFinancial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.
Within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in accordance with Northern Health's vision for an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Health Care, the Primary Care Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively with interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care and deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home.
The OT practices in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia.
The OT provides competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities, and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to achieve effective outcomes related to their participation in valued activities.
Through clinical assessment, treatment planning, recommended interventions, and follow up, the occupational therapist contributes to the fulfillment of the overall plan of care developed by the interprofessional team and informed by the person's personal goals for care.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30
New Wage: As of April 1, 2023, the new wage is: $ $51.40/hour
Primary and Community Care
Northern Health's approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services.
The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.
Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21, and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you
Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate, therapeutic interventions.
Teaching: Ability to teach both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people and their families as well as the public, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to effectively resolve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
Relationship Centered Practice:
Ability to promote person centered care which includes maintaining sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, social justice concerns and the need for advocacy.
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results
Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person centered care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.
We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
