Orthotic Clinician Graduate - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Vor Ort; CAD 60.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a clinical resident to join the Orthotics/Prosthetics program with focus on orthotic care for inpatients and outpatients. You will participate in evaluation, design, fabrication, implementation and maintenance of orthoses to improve mobility and function, under supervision of licensed clinicians.

Requirements include a two-year OPC approved program diploma, OPC registration, and ability to travel to NSH sites.

Qualifikationen

• Two-year OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinical Program diploma.
• Register with OPC for residency/internship.
• Experience with patients with physical and cognitive impairments.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• High manual dexterity and problem solving.
• Privacy, confidentiality, and infection control knowledge.
• French language skills preferred.
• Some travel to NSH sites may be required.
• Criminal record check required.

Aufgaben

• Provide orthotic care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist evaluation, treatment planning, design, fabrication.
• Support implementation and maintenance of orthoses.
• Collaborate with inter-professional health care team.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Computer skills

Privacy awareness

French language (preferred)

Travel to NSH sites (occasional)

Criminal record check

Ausbildung

OPC Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinical Program

Jobbeschreibung

Req ID: 228828

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII

Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 3-Dec-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of Certified Clinician, the clinical resident participates as a learner member of the clinical health team providing orthotic care to both inpatients and outpatients, as well as learning to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation and maintenance orthoses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function. Learners are expected to work collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others and to assist the patient in achieving their orthotic goals.

Please Note

This opportunity only applies to graduates from an accredited education program recognized by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada. Only graduates who have not challenged the Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Orthotic Clinical Certification exam should apply. The Residency provides the graduate the opportunity to work towards the 3450 clinical hours required to challenge their licensing exam. Learners must practice under the supervision of a certified clinician until licensure is obtained. Individuals with demonstrated equivalent job experience who plan to challenge the OPC exam in orthotics may be considered. Graduates are solely responsible to complete any application processes required by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) for the Residency Program and to assume any associated costs, including any OPC membership fees.

About You

• Two year diploma from an OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Clinical Program; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Applicants are immediately required to register with OPC for residency/internship as appropriate
• Experience working with patients with physical and cognitive impairments
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and have organizational skills to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads with support
• High level of manual dexterity, strong problem solving abilities, computer skills
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements and understanding of infection control procedures
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Occasional travel with the supervising technician/clinician to other NSH sites within the province of Nova Scotia may be required.
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Applicants will be screened based on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 24 months

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union

Band: TRN012

Hourly Rate: $36.20

Annual Salary: $70,590.00

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.