Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Anesthesia Assistant provides clinical and technical support to anesthesiologists in operating rooms and pre-operative areas. They participate in patient management and ensure all necessary anesthetic resources are prepared and available for use.
12-Aug-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.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
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 $46.47 - $61.00 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.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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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.
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Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with current registration and an Anesthesia Assistant certification. A minimum of two years of experience as a respiratory therapist and current BLS-C and ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
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