Orthotic Technician Graduate - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is offering an Orthotic Technician Graduate internship within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services. The role supports the evaluation, design, fabrication and fitting of orthoses and prostheses under supervision to enhance patient mobility.

Graduates from OPC-approved programs will work toward licensure hours and registration. Placement is a long assignment with 75 hours every two weeks for about 24 months, at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre—QEII,

Qualifications

• Two year OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Register with OPC for residency/internship as appropriate.
• Experience with patients with physical and cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a learner on the clinical health team to provide orthotic/prosthetic care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist in evaluation, treatment planning, custom design, fabrication, implementation and maintenance of orthoses/prostheses.
• Collaborate with supervising clinician to help patients achieve orthotic goals.

Skills

Diploma in Orthotics

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Education

OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician program

Job description

Orthotic Technician Graduate - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 228827
Location: CentralZone,Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Dec-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of Certified Clinician or Registered Technician, the Orthotics technical intern participates as a learner member of the clinical health team providing orthotic and/or prosthetic care to both inpatients and outpatients, as well as learning to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation and maintenance of prostheses and orthoses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function. Learners are expected to work collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others care 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 Technician registration exam or the Clinical Certification exam should apply. The Internship/Residency provides the graduate the opportunity to work towards the 3450 technical hours/3450 clinical hours required to challenge their licensing exam. Learners must practice under the supervision of a registered technician or certified clinician until licensure is obtained. Individuals with demonstrated equivalent job experience who plan to challenge the OPC exam in orthotics or prosthetics may be considered. Graduates are solely responsible to complete any application processes required by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) for the Internship/Residency Program and to assume any associated costs, including any OPC membership fees

About You

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

• Two year diploma from an OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician or 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: TRN013
Hourly Rate: $27.46
Annual Salary: $53,547.00
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.