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Orthoptist

In-person
$41.38 - $50.40 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
Company Benefits
Bonuses & Incentives
Posted 21 days ago

Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Orthoptist
Children's and Women's Health Program

Janeway Outpatient Department

Permanent, Full-Time
01062POS

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)
Salary CG-40 ($41.38 - $50.40 per hour, which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
The following financial incentives may be available and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Student bursary up to $10,000
3. Relocation support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number VAC0003093
Posted Date 2024-10-30
Closing Date Open until filled
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Reporting to the Division Manager of the Emergency and Ambulatory Care Division of the Children's and Women's Health Program, the incumbent will provide assessment and treat anomalies of ocular motilities, in particular strabismus and amblyopia conditions under the direction of an Ophthalmologist. The incumbent will administer appropriate ophthalmic/orthoptic tests including visual acuity, ocular motility, optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, and binocular vision assessments and complete such reports in a timely manner. They will also provide visual screening procedures in ophthalmology clinics, potentially including outreach clinic services outside of St. John's. The Orthoptist will discuss issues relating to patient care, surgeries and ophthalmology follow-ups with referring ophthalmologists, in addition to instructing medical students or interns on the techniques of Orthoptic assessments.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifting of times 10-25lbs.
Regularly sitting, standing and moving around several times during examinations.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision work and operating hand tools and equipment for measuring and assessment requiring control and steadiness, eye/hand coordination and awkward body positioning.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness is required for health and safety of patients when instilling eye drops in uncooperative or upset children and when examining eyes closely with sensitive equipment so as not to accidentally poke or scratch eyes.
May be subject to time pressures/deadlines and interruptions as clinics are often overbooked and many patients are waiting for extended periods.

Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree with graduation from a recognized orthoptic training program.
A minimum of 3-5 years orthoptic experience in an ophthalmic setting.
Current certification by the Canadian or American Orthoptic Council is required.
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork abilities are essential.
Must be committed to continuous learning and family centered care.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Competition Number: 1072915013
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

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