Orthoptist - St. John's, Canada - NL Health Services
Description
Job Description
Location: Janeway Children's Hospital
Orthoptist (Repost)
Children and Women's Health Program
Janeway Outpatient Department
Temporary, Full-Time (until March 22, 2025, with possible extension)
01062RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) Salary CG40, ($ $41.29) Competition Number Posted Date 16 April 2024 Closing Date Open until filled
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Division Manager of the Emergency and Ambulatory Care Division of the Children's and Women's Health Program, the incumbent will provide assessment and treat anomalies of ocular motilities, in particular strabismus and amblyopia conditions under the direction of an Ophthalmologist. The incumbent will administer appropriate ophthalmic/orthoptic tests including visual acuity, ocular motility, optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, and binocular vision assessments and complete such reports in a timely manner. He/she will also provide visual screening procedures in ophthalmology clinics, potentially including out-reach clinic services outside of St. John's. The Orthoptist will discuss issues relating to patient care, surgeries and ophthalmology follow-ups with referring ophthalmologists, in addition to instructing medical students or interns on the techniques of Orthoptic assessments.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifting of times 10-25lbs.
Regularly sitting, standing and moving around several times during examinations.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision work and operating hand tools and equipment for measuring and assessment requiring control and steadiness, eye/hand coordination and awkward body positioning.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness is required for health and safety of patients when instilling eye drops in uncooperative or upset children and wen examining eyes closely with sensitive equipment so as not to accidently poke or scratch eyes.
May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and interruptions as clinics are often overbooked and many patients are waiting for extended periods.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree with graduation from a recognized orthoptic training program.
A minimum of 3-5 years orthoptic experience in an ophthalmic setting.
Current certification by the Canadian or American Orthoptic Council is required.
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities are essential.
Must be committed to continuous learning and family centered care.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
Open to external applicants.
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To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
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If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing as soon as possible.
Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.
This is a reposted position. If you have already applied, your application is on file for consideration.