Orthopedic Technician Patient

Req : 217084

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Department: OPCZ Out-Patient Dept DGH

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 10-Mar-26

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The Orthopaedic Technician reports to the Health Services Manager and works under the direction of a physician and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The Orthopaedic Technician provides care to clients with orthopedic problems through the application, adjustment, and removal of a variety of casts, splints, braces, and traction fittings as well as the removal of pins, external fixators, staples, and sutures.

The Orthopaedic Technician applies and removes dressings according to current wound care policies and practices. The Orthopaedic Technician provides both teaching and emotional support to patients and families. Demonstration/teaching of casting techniques and procedures are provided as required to medical students, residents, and nurses. The Orthopaedic Technician may be consulted in the emergency room or post‑anesthetic care unit.

• Orthopaedic Technologist registration with the Canadian Society of Orthopedic Technologists preferred
• PT or OT therapy assistant knowledge would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Strong organizational and priority setting skills
• Detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to orthopedics
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• LPN, Paramedicine, or Kinesiology experience an asset
• Knowledge of Orthopedic equipment, supplies and devices
• Hand dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

$26.30 - $32.02 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 Success Factors 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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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