MDR Staff Developer (SPD Staff Developer)

​Req ID: 202833
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII  
Department: OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HI
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 26-Jun-25

Nova 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.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager (or designate), as well as in collaboration with the MDR Educator and other key stakeholders this role will be a contributing member of the MDR team. They will identify training and competency needs for the MDR staff; and plan and implement orientation and education based on those needs. They will support and maintain a competency-based orientation program for MDR staff. This role will be a key position in the organizing and managing of the quality assurance system in MDR.

The Staff Developer will be instrumental in building and maintaining strong working relationships with MDR staff, MDR educator, Periop clinical nurse educators, and various other groups. This role will provide support and development to the team across various sites within the zone.

About You

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

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program or equivalent (course with practicum preferred)
• Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required
• 3 years' experience working in Medical Device Reprocessing with sound knowledge of the decontamination and sterilization process, OR instrumentation and the needs of the clinics and nursing units required
• Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
• Adult education certification and/or experience as a preceptor/trainer for new staff an asset
• Research Skills
• Demonstrates understanding and application of CSA, AAMI, and ORNAC standards
• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret Manufacturer’s Instruction For Use (MIFU)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

A skills test will be included as part of the selection process

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 hours biweekly 
• Hours are subject to change
• Travel to various sites is required

Compensation and Benefits

$26.97 - $28.97 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.

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 Support 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 SuccessFactors 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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.