Competition #:430-01-03-26- 26 Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Programmer
Dept.: Recreation, Spiritual & Volunteer Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: March 26, 2026 Close Date: Apr 9, 2026
Reg/ Temp: Temp Full/Part: Casual
Subject to Change Union: non-union
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 290 staff in various Departments.

As a member of the Recreation Team, the Recreation Programmer provides Recreation programs and opportunities for the Residents, which allows for their engagement in their own Home, their R.K. Community, and maintain contact with the larger community. Reporting to the Director of Recreation, Spiritual, and Volunteers, the programmer is responsible for the delivery of recreation programming services of the department as well as assisting with the delivery of Spiritual services.

Knowledge and Skills

• The NSRPH (Nova Scotia Recreation Professionals in Health) Standards of Practice. Program planning, adaptation, leadership, and communication techniques.
• Annual WHMIS & Fire Safety In-Service & are familiar with the Emergency Plan Manual & Policy and Procedures.

Educational Qualifications

• 2-year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or the equivalent to NSRPH classification for Programmer II
• Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

Experience required

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care and/or Community setting.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent communication skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to foster, demonstrate and maintain good public relations with Residents, families, visitors, and Volunteers.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned work.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the work.
• Annual WHMIS and Fire Safety In-Service and familiar with the Emergency Plan Manual and Policy and Procedures.

Refer to Therapeutic Recreation Programmer Job Description via our Website @www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work

Hours and days may vary with Recreational Activities include predominately day shifts and some evenings and weekends

Salary

Based on Experience

Benefits/Pension Information

Vac% and Hol paid according to Dept Labor Standards NS for Casuals.

Gym Membership (Corp rate available with good life).

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position. Typically, interviews are held within two weeks of closing date. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. This is a non-union position. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment. If you are looking for an opportunity in a patient centred home than we are the place for you. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach, resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to jobs@rkmacdonald.ca Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.