Program Offres d'emploi - Sydney, NS

Req ID: 226610
Location: Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Eastern Zone
Department: CANC Radiation Treatment, CBRH
Type of Employment: Permanent and Assignment Positions
Union: Healthcare Bargaining Unit, UNIFOR

How You Make an Impact

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

We are seeking compassionate Radiation Therapists to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.

At Nova Scotia Health, the Radiation Therapist accurately and precisely prepares a cancer patient and their chart for administration of a course of radiation treatments. This includes fabrication of accessories (such as casts), treatment localization (through operation of a conventional simulator and operation of CT scanner with simulation software, treatment calculations (in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, dosimetry and outputs), data entry (for record and verify system and online image acquisition system), treatment delivery including external beam therapy, handling of radioactive sources and student teaching and precepting (for radiation therapy students, residents and visiting students).

About the Opportunity

Expression of interest for tuition sponsorship to complete a Radiation Therapy program at an accredited university/college and be eligible for licensure and registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT).

Program leaders will work with successful candidates to offer tuition sponsorship and potential clinical placement at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. This is an educational opportunity that is available to Nova Scotia residents interested in working at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and who are accepted into an accredited Radiation Therapist program. After successful completion of the program, candidates will be considered for vacancies within the Radiation Therapy program at Cape Breton Cancer Care Centre.

Successful candidates will agree to complete the program and sign a defined Return of Service agreement.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• An interest in growing your career in the Eastern Zone - Radiation Therapy Program
• Accepted into an accredited Radiation Therapy program
• A resident in the Province of Nova Scotia

How to Apply

Please apply to this competition with your resume and cover letter outlining:

• Reasons for applying to this specialty program
• What you wish to achieve through the program
• Goals and aspirations
• Skills, resources, and experience that would facilitate the completion of the program
• Additional comments that support your application

Applications will be assessed and followed by an interview.

What We Offer

Following completion of the Radiation Therapy program, successful candidates will be paid at the following rate when working in the classification:

$46.79 - $57.32 Hourly ($91, 241- $111,774 annually)

Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:

• Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
• Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
• Health & dental coverage
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability protection
• Life insurance
• A defined benefit pension plan

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.