Radiation Therapist - Eastern Zone

How You Make an Impact

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

We are seeking compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.

At Nova Scotia Health, the Radiation Therapist accurately and precisely prepares a cancer patient and their chart for administration of a course of radiation treatments.  This includes fabrication of accessories (such as casts), treatment localization (through operation of conventional simulator and operation of CT scanner with simulation software, treatment calculations (in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, dosimetry and outputs), data entry (for record and verify system and online image acquisition system), treatment delivery including external beam therapy and brachytherapy in the OR (utilizing multiple different units and technologies), handling of radioactive sources and student teaching and precepting (for radiation therapy students, residents and visiting students).

Compensation

$46.79 - $57.32 Hourly ($91, 241- $111,774 annually)

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 

About You

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program in Canada or a non-Canadian program recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• License and registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT)
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer software programs
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Opportunities Available

To learn more, please visit - https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/radiation-therapy-careers

• Permanent full-time positions available; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Long assignment full-time positions available; 75 hours bi-weekly