Orthoptist Orthoptic Clinic
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Posted on:
23-09-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 170271
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone Glace Bay Hospital
Department: OPEZ Orthoptic Clinic GBH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10000 signing bonus and up to $5000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
The Orthoptist is responsible for the assessment evaluation identification diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disorders of binocular vision visual development and ocular motility for the purpose of improving or restoring function. Tests include butare not limited toidentification and quantification of strabismus visual acuity testing stereoacuity testing colour vision assessment Hess Screen evaluations oculomotor motility and prism adaptation. Pediatric and adult orthoptic patients will be seen by referral from an ophthalmologist or neurologist only. (Pediatric screening patients may be referred by family physicians nurse practitioners or pediatricians). Reports and summaries of findings including diagnosis and recommendations will be sent to referring physicians. orthoptic treatment will be initiated and carried out as required. The Orthoptist has a major role in patient/family instruction and minor role in the instruction of public health nurses.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of an accredited Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Medical Technologists program
- Certification as an orthoptist by the Canadian Orthoptic Council
- 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 NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their application. Additionally candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Hours
- Permanent Full-Time /75 Hours Bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives
$37.35 - $48.34 Hourly
Successful candidates will beeligible 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 Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions please visit Recruitment - Incentives
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.
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