Posted 21 days ago
Anaesthesia Assistant - Anaesthesia Department
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a permanent full-time Anaesthesia Assistant at QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. The role supports anaesthesiologists in preoperative areas, operating rooms and post-anaesthesia care units, 24/7. The posting states 75 hours biweekly, pay of $46.17 to $60.99 hourly, and a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required.
Pay:
$46.17–$63.12 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support anaesthesia care in preoperative areas and operating rooms
- Assist with patient assessment and clinical management
- Prepare anaesthesia equipment and resources for use
- Support patient care in post-anaesthesia care units
- Work 24/7 under an anaesthesiologist's direction
Requirements summary:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Eligible for or holding NSRRT registration
- Anaesthesia Assistant certification
- Enrolment in a recognized Anaesthesia Assistant program may be considered
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Respiratory Therapist, NSRRT registration, Anaesthesia Assistant certification |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy, Anaesthesia Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 242 |
| View page |
Req ID: 228567
Location: Central Zone, QEII Health Sciences Centre
Department: Anaesthesia Department
Type of Employment: Permanent Opportunities Available
Union: Healthcare Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
How You Make an Impact
Are you an Anaesthesia Assistant or Respiratory Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Explore exciting opportunities to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Reporting to the Manager - Department of Anaesthesia and working under the direction of an Anaesthesiologist, the Anaesthesia Assistant plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality anaesthesia care to patients across the QEII Health Sciences Centre.
In this rewarding role, you will provide essential clinical and technical support across preoperative areas, operating rooms, post-anaesthesia care units, and other specialized clinical settings where anaesthesia services are required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, you will contribute to patient assessment and clinical management, help ensure anaesthesia equipment and resources are ready for use, and support the delivery of exceptional patient care throughout the surgical journey.
Ready to take the next step? Bring your skills, passion for patient care, and commitment to clinical excellence to an opportunity where you can grow professionally while making a difference every day.
Join us in Halifax and help shape the future of anaesthesia care in Nova Scotia!
What We Offer
Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:
- Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
- Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
- Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
- Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
- Health & dental coverage
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability protection
- Life insurance
- A defined benefit pension plan
Your Must Haves
We want to hear from you if you have the following:
- Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Must be eligible or currently hold/maintain registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy (NSRRT)
- Completion of an Anaesthesia Assistant certification required
In the absence of fully qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a recognized Anaesthesia Assistant program (successful completion of the entrance exam required) and will successfully complete within two years. Students closest to being fully qualified, i.e. completed didactic portion of program, or closest to completion, will first be given preference.
Hours
- Permanent full-time positions; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation
$46.17 - $60.99 hourly
$63.12 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer
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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
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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