Registered Orthotic Technician - Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider in Halifax is seeking a Registered Orthotic Technician to enhance patient mobility through assistive devices. The role involves providing technical expertise in the evaluation and maintenance of orthoses, collaborating with a healthcare team, and ensuring quality care. Candidates should have registration with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly wages and potential benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience including technical internship.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and healthcare team.
• Understanding of privacy and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for assistive devices.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient care.
• Ensure quality and integrity of orthoses.

Skills

Registration in good standing with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

High level of manual dexterity

Computer skills

Education

Technical qualifications in Orthotics

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 117633
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Orthotics
Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering inpatient and outpatient care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions services across the province. Our team collaborates to provide high-quality care and improve health outcomes.

Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of an appropriate, certified Clinician, the Registered Orthotic Technician provides technical expertise toward evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, and maintenance of assistive devices, primarily orthoses, to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function. The Registered Technician collaborates with the inter-professional health care team to provide optimal care and to assist the patient in achieving their orthotic goals.

The Registered Technician works with patients directly and indirectly by contributing to the orthotic ongoing care and works closely with the certified clinician to ensure the quality and integrity of orthoses meet patients’ physical and functional needs. Materials and components used are aligned with best evidence-informed practice. The role requires critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication to deliver high-quality care to patients.

About You

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

• Registration in good standing with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (annual renewal)
• Minimum of two years’ experience (Technical Internship is considered experience)
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, and the health care team
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to manage changing caseloads
• High level of manual dexterity, strong problem-solving abilities, computer skills
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements; infection control procedures
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Two (2) Permanent, Full-time positions; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$32.59 - $40.95 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.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.

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.