Req ID: 210226
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Prosthetics
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-25
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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of Certified Clinician or Registered Technician, the Prosthetic technical intern or clinical resident participates as a learner member of the clinical health team providing prosthetic care to both inpatients and outpatients, as well as learning to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation and maintenance of prostheses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function. Learners are expected to work collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others care and to assist the patient in achieving their prosthetic or orthotic goals.
Please Note: This opportunity only applies to graduates from an accredited education program recognized by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada. Only graduates who have not challenged the Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Orthotic Technician registration exam or the Clinical Certification exam should apply. The Internship/Residency provides the graduate the opportunity to work towards the 3450 technical hours/3450 clinical hours required to challenge their licensing exam. Learners must practice under the supervision of a registered technician or certified clinician until licensure is obtained. Individuals with demonstrated equivalent job experience who plan to challenge the OPC exam in orthotics or prosthetics may be considered. Graduates are solely responsible to complete any application processes required by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) for the Internship/Residency Program and to assume any associated costs, including any OPC membership fees.
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