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Orthoptist - Eye Care Centre
Location:
Halifax, NS
Description:
Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 166869 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII Department: OPCZ N.S. Eye Centre Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-May-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. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Recruitment Incentives Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract. About the Opportunity Orthoptist is an allied health profession that specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of eye movements and associated visual dysfunctions. The Orthoptist performs a series of highly specialized investigative procedures for the purpose of documenting and diagnosing eye movement disorders. The Orthoptist interprets the diagnostic data and makes recommendations to the referring ophthalmologist regarding treatment options. The Orthoptist assumes responsibility for follow-up of patients undergoing orthoptic treatment and those requiring successive evaluation. The Orthoptist confers with the referring Ophthalmologist regarding surgical and/or medical treatment where appropriate and counsels patients regarding ocular diagnoses, treatment plans and outcome expectations. The Orthoptist performs a wide range of specialized, highly technical procedures to collect the necessary diagnostic data for the management and treatment of a wide variety of ocular disorders. The Orthoptist is highly skilled in refraction, assessment of visual fields, low vision assessment, Potential Acuity Meter testing, ophthalmic photography, ocular ultrasonography, keratometry, optic disc tomography and specular microscopy. Both aspects of this position include a significant role in the didactic and practical teaching of medical students, orthoptic/ophthalmic medical technology students and ophthalmology residents. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree plus two year training program, or Master's degree in clinical vision science Graduate of an accredited Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Medical Technologists program Orthoptist as certified by the Canadian Orthoptic Council JCAHPO certification at the technologist level Previous orthoptic technologist experience preferred Excellent organizational, time management, stress management, communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Permanent-Full time, 100% FTE, 75 hours biweekly Start date of early January 2024. Dates are subject to change Compensation and Incentives $34.68 - $43.80 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. Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/ https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/ https://twitter.com/healthns
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