Orthotic Clinician Graduate Position Opportunity

12 hours ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

Overview

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering high-quality care to clients across the province and Atlantic Canada. As a leader in healthcare, we are committed to achieving excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration and innovation.

Compensation and Incentives

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $30.08 - $32.09 per hour, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Orthotic Clinician Graduate to join our team at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII. This is a long-assignment, full-time position that requires 75 hours of work bi-weekly for approximately 24 months.

Job Description

As an Orthotic Clinician Graduate, you will participate as a learner member of the clinical health team providing orthotic care to inpatients and outpatients. You will work collaboratively with the inter-professional healthcare team to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation, and maintenance of orthoses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A two-year diploma from an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada-approved program or equivalent practical experience.
  • Registration with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada as a resident.
  • Experience working with patients with physical/cognitive impairments.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational abilities to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads with support.
  • High level of manual dexterity, strong problem-solving abilities, and computer skills.
  • Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements and infection control procedures.
  • Competencies in other languages, particularly French, are an asset.

Benefits

This role offers a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract. Successful candidates may also be eligible for these incentives.

Why Choose Nova Scotia Health Authority?

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who self-identify as such.



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