Orthoptist

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
We are currently seeking a casual Orthoptist to join the Ophthalmology Clinic. Our Orthoptists provide excellent clinical care to children and families and are leaders and resources in the Ophthalmology Clinic, visual electrophysiology service, and with the inter-professional team.

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**:

- Facilitate team-specific ophthalmic care and the smooth flow of patients through the Ophthalmology Clinic.
- Perform oculovisual and orthoptic assessment when required.
- Cross-train in various occular testing and imaging modalities.
- Provide evidence-based care, integrate research and practice.
- Maintain clinical competence and knowledge base through continued education and the dissemination of new knowledge.
- Assess patient/family needs related to the relevant procedure.
- Provide appropriate ophthalmiclorthoptic assessment.
- Analyze and interpret complex data/test results.
- Write patient reports to referring physicians.
- Assess, evaluate, and revise the interdisciplinary plan of care, in collaboration with family and health care team to ensure that patient and family needs are met.
- Monitor and initiate efficiency of clinical service.
- Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice standards/guidelines and protocols.
- Participate in departmental/hospital/university programs related to teaching.
- Educate children, families, students, and health care professionals regarding testing procedures.
- Identify issues related to patient flow and administrative processes and take the initiative to problem-solve independently or in collaboration with others, including the Manager, Ophthalmology Clinic, to improve efficiencies/processes.

**Here's What You'll Need**:

- Undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
- Graduate of an accredited Orthoptic program.
- Canadian Orthoptic Council certification.
- Canadian Orthoptic Society (TCOS) membership.
- Experience in clinical ophthalmology specialty preferred.
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative along with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.

**Here's What You'll Love**
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others

**Impact**
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World._

**Employment Type: Permanent, Casual.**

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply