Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Janeway Children's Hospital

Orthoptist
Children's and Women's Health Program
Permanent Full-time
01062POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; 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 VAC0003915
Posted Date 2024-11-18
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. He/she will also provide visual screening procedures in ophthalmology clinics, potentially including out-reach 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 wen examining eyes closely with sensitive equipment so as not to accidently 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.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.