Orthopaedic surgeon Jobs in Burlington, ON

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we are providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children’s Hospital, located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.

The Fracture Clinic at the McMaster Children's Hospital is a dual care delivery model for both adults and children. It is a dynamic, fast paced outpatient clinic, providing orthopedic surgical follow up care.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Orthopedic Surgeons and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, the Registered Orthopedic Technologist provides a complete range of orthopedic technology services. The Registered Orthopedic Technologist performs skills related to the care of a diverse population of patients, pediatric and adult, requiring the services of orthopedic surgery. Performs other assigned duties in the Fracture Clinic and other Clinical areas.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days and evenings

Qualifications

• Registered with Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technology
• Certificate as Advanced Registered Orthopaedic Technologist
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, make recommendations and implement action plans
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to work effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset