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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Anaesthesia Assistant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

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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Responsibilities

Provide clinical and technical support for anaesthesia services across preoperative areas, operating rooms, post-anaesthesia care units, and other specialized settings. Support patient assessment and clinical management, and ensure anaesthesia equipment and resources are ready for use.

Requirements

Applicants must be Registered Respiratory Therapists and be eligible for or maintain registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy. Anaesthesia Assistant certification is required, though candidates enrolled in or willing to enroll in a recognized program may be considered if they complete it within two years.

Skills

Anaesthesia Care
Respiratory Therapy
Patient Assessment
Clinical Management
Anaesthesia Equipment Readiness
Clinical Support
Patient Care
Operating Room Support
Preoperative Care
Post-Anaesthesia Care

Benefits

Virtual Health Access
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave Top-Up
Corporate Discounts
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Protection
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Anaesthesia Assistant
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy
Anaesthesia Assistant Certification
Nova Scotia Regulator of Respiratory Therapy
Anaesthesia Care
Patient Assessment
Clinical Management
Preoperative Care
Operating Room
Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit
Anaesthesia Equipment
Clinical Support
Patient Care
Healthcare
QEII Health Sciences Centre

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