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Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia DepartmentNova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department

Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova, CA
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 224687
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager - Department of Anesthesia and under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, the Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support in the pre-operative areas, operating rooms, post anesthesia care units and in other specialty areas contained within QEII facilities where anaesthesia services may be required on a 24/7 basis. The Anesthesia Assistant participates in the clinical management of the patient as well as providing assistance to ensure all resources required for the administration of anesthetic care to the patient are immediately available and ready for use.

About You

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

  • Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists or eligible for registration
  • Completion of an Anesthesia Assistant certification required
  • CSRT membership with CCAA designation considered an asset
  • Minimum of two years experience as a respiratory therapist preferred
  • Previous experience in the operating room area an asset\
  • Degree preferred; previous anesthesia courses an asset
  • Current BLS-C (HCP) and ACLS is required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Physical Demands: The Anesthesia Assistant must be capable of repositioning anesthesia equipment (weights of up to 50 pounds) and supplies when required.

Where there are no qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a recognized Anesthesia Assistant program and will be expected to successfully complete within 2 years.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Shift work (8, 10, 12 hour shifts); days, nights and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$46.17 - $60.99 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as 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. 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.

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.

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