Orthoptist - Eye Care Centre - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

About the Job:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Orthoptist position at Nova Scotia Health in the Central Zone. Join our passionate team and be part of the largest health services provider in Nova Scotia. As an Orthoptist, you will specialize in the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders, interpreting diagnostic data, recommending treatment options, and providing follow-up care. Your role will also involve highly technical procedures to collect diagnostic data for various ocular disorders. In addition, you will play a key role in teaching medical students, orthoptic/ophthalmic medical technology students, and ophthalmology residents.

About the Company:

Nova Scotia Health operates hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs across the province, striving for excellence in health, healing, and learning. Our diverse team of professionals offers high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree plus two-year training program, or Master's degree in clinical vision science
Graduate of an accredited Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Medical Technologists program
Orthoptist as certified by the Canadian Orthoptic Council JCAHPO certification at the technologist level
Previous orthoptic technologist experience preferred
Excellent organizational, time management, stress management, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Working Hours:

Permanent Part time, 80% FTE, 60 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits:

$43.80 Hourly

Successful candidates may also be eligible for our benefits package, including 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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, free of discrimination. We encourage qualified individuals from various backgrounds to apply and self-identify.

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