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OverviewReq ID: 214479 | Location: Central Zone, Centennial Building - QEII | Department: OPCZ N.S. Eye Centre | Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly PT long-assignment (50%); 1-year long assignment, part-time position, 37.5 hours biweekly | Posting Closing Date: 12-Feb-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We are committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, quaternary care, continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. We invite you to join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators.About the OpportunityThe Orthoptist is an allied health professional who specializes in the diagnosis and management of eye movement disorders and related visual dysfunctions. The Orthoptist performs specialized investigative procedures to document and diagnose eye movement disorders, interprets diagnostic data, and makes treatment recommendations to the referring ophthalmologist. The Orthoptist assumes responsibility for follow-up of patients undergoing orthoptic treatment and those requiring successive evaluation. The Orthoptist consults with the referring ophthalmologist regarding surgical or medical treatment when appropriate and counsels patients on ocular diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcome expectations.The Orthoptist performs a wide range of specialized procedures to collect diagnostic data for management and treatment of ocular disorders. Core skills include refraction, visual field assessment, low vision assessment, Potential Acuity Meter testing, ophthalmic photography, ocular ultrasonography, keratometry, optic disc tomography, and specular microscopy. This role also involves teaching medical students, orthoptic/ophthalmic medical technology students, and ophthalmology residents.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Baccalaureate degree plus a two-year training program, or Masters degree in clinical vision scienceGraduate of an accredited Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Medical Technologists programOrthoptist certified by the Canadian Orthoptic Council; JCAHPO certification at the technologist levelPrevious orthoptic technologist experience preferredExcellent organizational, time management, stress management, communication, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to set priorities and work independentlyCompetencies in other languages are an asset; French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours1 Year, Temporary Long Assignment, part-time position (50% FTE); 37.5 hours biweeklyCompensation and Benefits$37.35 - $49.55 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What Happens After You ApplyThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some 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 referring employee may be eligible to earn up to $1000.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. Applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. The Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees with rsum-building, interview skill development, and career guidance. For more information, contact Segment: Counseling, Public Health, Ultrasound, Ophthalmic, Medical Technology, Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr