- Comprehensive benefit packages including, 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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primary care assistant
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, Canada CASUALPosition Summary · Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in the Grace Young Activity Centre and be a part of something new and exciting. · As an integral member of the team, the Primary Care Assis ...
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Physiotherapist Ii, Primary Care
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 day ago
Northern Health Quesnel, 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 a registered Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environ ...
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Dietitian Ii, Primary Care
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Quesnel, BC, CanadaPosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in Quesnel and be a part of something new and exciting. With ...
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physiotherapist ii, primary care
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, Canada PERMANENT Part 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 Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic enviro ...
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dietitian ii, primary care
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, Canada RELIEF Full timePosition Summary · ** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position ** · Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in Quesnel and be a part of something new and exciting. · Wit ...
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Dietician (Part time)
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Quesnel, BC, Canada Part timeWithin 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 Dietitian works collaboratively with interprofessional teams to deve ...
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Occupational Therapist, Community
Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Quesnel, 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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clinical pharmacist ii
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, 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 Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We curren ...
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registered nurse
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, Canada CASUALPosition 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 Grace Young Activity Centre. · Under the direction of the Team Leader, A ...
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clinical pharmacist ii
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago
Northern Health Authority Quesnel, 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 ...
occupational therapist, primary care - Quesnel, 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 08:00 to 16:00
GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 26 acute beds, four ICU beds and five crisis stabilization beds. Some services provided are laboratory, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, home and community care and home support, mental health and addictions, general surgery, internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), community cancer care, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, environmental health and speech and language therapy. Visiting specialists in cardiology, pediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology and ophthalmology.
Quesnel has a population of 10, local residents and is one of the central interior's oldest cities and home to the world's largest gold pan. Nestled on the banks of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers, Quesnel is the commercial centre of the North Cariboo. Check out for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.
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.