Specialty Occupational Therapist

Role and Facility Information

Island Health is hiring Occupational Therapists to join our Rehabilitation team on Vancouver Island.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking for a fresh start, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital offers more than just a job — it offers a lifestyle. If you love the outdoors, want to escape big-city life, and are seeking meaningful work in a vibrant, welcoming community, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

•Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist
•Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy
•A valid British Columbia driver's license may be required for some positions

Responsibilities

•Conduct occupational therapy assessments and treatments for daily living, cognition, physical function, and psycho-social needs.
•Develop and implement individualized therapy programs, including adaptive equipment, splinting, and wheelchair prescriptions.
•Facilitate education and therapy groups to promote patient independence and functional recovery.
•Provide information, reassurance, and coaching to patients, families, and caregivers.
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care and ensure effective communication.
•Maintain accurate electronic patient records in compliance with policies and professional standards.
•Contribute to program planning and departmental goal setting aligned with organizational values.
•Participate in quality improvement activities, including audits, feedback, and performance monitoring.
•Act as a resource and mentor to colleagues, students, and other healthcare professionals.
•Engage in continuing education to maintain professional competence and current practice.
•Maintain cleanliness, equipment readiness, and adequate supplies in the work area.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.



About Island Health

Recognized as a BC Top Employer (2025), Island Health offers:
•Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits packages
•Generous vacation time and leave options
•Municipal Pension Plan
•A supportive culture grounded in our values of Courage, Aspiration, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.)

We are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism. Our Indigenous Experience team works to bring in and retain Indigenous Peoples at all levels of our organization and to promote a culturally safer workplace where Indigenous employees thrive as valued members of the Island Health community.

Please reach out to our team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca.

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