Prosthetic Technical Intern or Prosthetic Clinical Resident- Assistive Technology

 Req ID: 210226
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII 
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Prosthetics
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-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.

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.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Assistive Technology, and under the direction of Certified Clinician or Registered Technician, the Prosthetic technical intern or clinical resident participates as a learner member of the clinical health team providing prosthetic care to both inpatients and outpatients, as well as learning to support the evaluation, treatment planning, individualized design, custom fabrication, implementation and maintenance of prostheses to enhance patient mobility and/or physical function.  Learners are expected to work collaboratively with the inter-professional health care team and others care and to assist the patient in achieving their prosthetic or orthotic goals. 

Please Note: This opportunity only applies to graduates from an accredited education program recognized by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.  Only graduates who have not challenged the Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Orthotic Technician registration exam or the Clinical Certification exam should apply.   The Internship/Residency provides the graduate the opportunity to work towards the 3450 technical hours/3450 clinical hours required to challenge their licensing exam.  Learners must practice under the supervision of a registered technician or certified clinician until licensure is obtained. Individuals with demonstrated equivalent job experience who plan to challenge the OPC exam in orthotics or prosthetics may be considered. Graduates are solely responsible to complete any application processes required by Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) for the Internship/Residency Program and to assume any associated costs, including any OPC membership fees.

About You

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

• Two year diploma from an OPC approved Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician or Clinical Program; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Applicants are immediately required to register with OPC for residency/internship as appropriate
• Experience working with patients with physical and cognitive impairments
•  Possess excellent interpersonal skills and have organizational skills to complete assigned work and manage changing caseloads with support
• High level of manual dexterity, strong problem solving abilities, computer skills
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements and understanding of infection control procedures
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Occasional travel with the supervising technician/clinician to other NSH sites within the province of Nova Scotia may be required.
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Applicants will be screened based on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.
• 2-year assignment
• Approximate start date December 15, 2025; Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

Prosthetic Clinical Resident $30.08 - $32.09 Hourly

Prosthetic Technician Graduate $23.34 - $24.71 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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.