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 - $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.

📌 Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality