Anaesthesia Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Travel insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax seeks an Anesthesia Assistant to provide clinical and technical support in pre-operative areas, ORs and PACUs. The role ensures resources for anesthesia are available around the clock and supports patient management under the direction of anesthesia professionals.

Required: RT credential, anesthesia assistant certification, BLS-C and ACLS; NS licensure eligibility. 75 bi-weekly hours; variety of day/night shifts. Benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists or eligible for registration.
• Completion of an Anesthesia Assistant certification required.
• BLS-C (HCP) and ACLS is required.
• CSRT membership with CCAA designation considered an asset.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and technical support in pre-operative areas, operating rooms, PACU and other anesthesia spaces.
• Assist in ensuring all resources needed for anesthesia are ready for use 24/7.
• Participate in clinical patient management under supervision.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Two years RT experience

BLS-C (HCP) & ACLS

CSRT membership asset

French asset

Education

Anesthesia Assistant certification

Degree preferred; anesthesia courses asset

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager - Department of Anesthesia and under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in the pre-operative areas, operating rooms, post anesthesia care units and in other specialty areas contained within QEII facilities where anaesthesia services may be required on a 24/7 basis. The Anesthesia Assistant participates in the clinical management of the patient as well as providing assistance to ensure all resources required for the administration of anesthetic care to the patient are immediately available and ready for use.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists or eligible for registration
• Completion of an Anesthesia Assistant certification required
• CSRT membership with CCAA designation considered an asset
• Minimum of two years experience as a respiratory therapist preferred
• Previous experience in the operating room area an asset
• Degree preferred; previous anesthesia courses an asset
• Current BLS-C (HCP) and ACLS is required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Physical Demands: The Anesthesia Assistant must be capable of repositioning anesthesia equipment (weights of up to 50 pounds) and supplies when required

Where there are no qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a recognized Anesthesia Assistant program (successful completion of the entrance exam required) and will successfully complete within 2 years. Students closest to being fully qualified, i.e. completed didactic portion of program, or closest to completion, will first be given preference.

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shift work (8, 10, 12 hour shifts); days, nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$46.17 - $60.99 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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