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Music Therapist - Palliative In Patient

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New Glasgow, NS
CA$36 - CA$45/hour
Entry Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Health
Dental
Travel

About the role

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Music Therapist provides the assessed therapy needs to the residents of the Unit and works within the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Music Therapists as described by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. Using a holistic care‑giving and care‑receiving approach, the Music Therapist respects the human dignity and acknowledges the various abilities of the residents. The Music Therapist works in collaboration with a team of professionals and exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the established philosophy, objectives, guidelines, legislations, policies and procedures, Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Baccalaureate in Music Therapy. (Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy, and completion of 1000‑hour clinical internship.)
  • Current registration with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
  • One year recent clinical experience would be considered an asset. (Minimum of one year combined experience in the delivery of music therapy in a healthcare setting. Experience with geriatric population would be considered an asset.)
  • Professional music skills including proficiency on piano or guitar and voice; and ability to improvise on primary instruction.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as on a team within an acute care environment.
  • Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills.
  • Ability to interact positively with residents, families, other health care providers and staff with a pleasant and cooperative attitude, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and of warmth.
  • Ability to adapt and understand residents’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential within the prescribed therapy.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and sound decision‑making skills in crises situations.
  • Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
  • Basic computer skills – Microsoft – E‑mail – Internet
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent, Part‑time / 45 Hours Bi‑weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.56 - $45.50 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success Factors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.

Job Segment: Geriatric, Music Therapist, Palliative, Hospice, Counseling, Healthcare

About Nova Scotia Health Authority

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.

We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.

Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.

Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning

Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations