Anaesthesia Assistant, Women's Perioperative

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

**Company** : IWK Health**:
**Req ID**:163261
**Department/Program**:Women's Anaesthesia, Women & Newborn Health Program
**Location**: Halifax
**Type of Employment**:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
**Start Date**: ASAP
**Union Status**: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
**Compensation**: $40.6041**:

- **$52.8435 /hour
**Closing Date**:Open until filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

**The Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Manager of the Perioperative Program the Anaesthesia Assistant will act as an integral member of the Perioperative team. He or she will work in close collaboration with the Department of Anesthesia and will be responsible for assisting the Anaesthesiologist in all aspects of anesthesia care.

The Anaesthesia Assistant will, under the supervision of the Anaesthesiologist, monitor patients and provide perioperative support in the Gynecology/Breast Health OR/PACU and Birth Unit. He/she also provides technical support in preparing for patients undergoing anesthesia care including assisting with awake intubations, difficult airways, emergency situations, and Epidural care. Other related duties include education of various health care professionals and introducing new technology.

**Hours of Work**:
Monday to Friday, Weekends and Holidays; 24 hour coverage; 7 hour and 12 hour shifts as per operational requirements.

**Your Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a Diploma/Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a recognized/accredited Canadian program required.
- Anesthesia Assistant Certification/Diploma required.
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapy (NSCRT) required.
- Current certification in ACLS, BCLS
- Demonstrated clinical and technical competence in an Adult setting required.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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