Expression of Interest - Sonography Tuition Sponsorship - Central Zone

Req ID: 197931
Location: QEll, Dartmouth General Hospital and Bayers Lake Community Outreach Centre
Department: Diagnostic Imaging
Type of Employment: Permanent Full-time Positions
Union: Healthcare Bargaining Unit, NSGEU

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

Expression of interest for tuition sponsorship to complete a Sonography program at an accredited university/college and eligible for Sonography Canada certification exam. A list of accredited schools can be found here:

Educational Programs - Accreditation Canada

The program leaders will work with successful candidates to offer tuition sponsorship of up to $12, 642 per academic year with a defined Return of Service agreement. This educational incentive is open to students in their third or fourth year of study. After successful completion of the Sonography program and licensure, candidates will be considered for permanent full-time vacancies within the Diagnostic Imaging program at QEll, Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre (BLCOC) and Dartmouth General Hospital. 

About You

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

• An interest in growing your career in Central Zone - Diagnostic Imaging program
• Accepted into an accredited Sonography program with an expected completion within two years. 

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

How to Apply

Please apply to this competition with your resume and cover letter outlining: 

• Reasons for applying to this specialty program
• What you wish to achieve through the program
• Goals and aspirations
• Skills, resources and experience that would facilitate completion of the program
• Additional comments that support your application

Applications will be assessed and followed by an interview. 

Compensation and Benefits

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer:

$36.88 - $44.11 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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 

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.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca