Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedics Clinic

​Req ID: 191961
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII  
Department: OPCZ Orthopedics Clinic
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-Dec-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

The Orthopedic Technician reports to the Health Services Manager and works under the direction of physician and in collaboration with other members of the Health Care team.  The Orthopedic Technician provides care to clients with orthopedic problems through the application, adjustment and removal of a variety of casts, splints, braces and traction fittings as well as the removal of pins, external fixators, staples and sutures.  The Orthopedic Technician applies and removes dressings according to current would care policies and practices.  The Orthopedic Technician provides both teaching and emotional support to patients and families.  Demonstration/teaching of casting techniques and procedures are provided as required to medical students, residents and nurses. 

About You

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

• Orthopedic Technology Program
• Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologist preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Strong organization and priority setting skills
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to Orthopedics
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of Orthopedic equipment, supplies and devices

Where there are no qualified applicants for this position, consideration may be given to candidates who do not possess a Diploma in Orthopedic Technology that have completed a program in a relevant healthcare discipline (e.g. LPN, Paramedic, Kinesiology) plus one year recent and related health care experience.  The offer is contingent upon successful completion of the in-house Orthopedic Technician training program within eight months of hire.

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

Hours

• Permanent Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$24.43 - $28.31 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, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, 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.