Unit Aide - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:163002**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:OPCZ Neurology**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(30%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Support

Position
Posting Closing Date:30-Nov-23Nova 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.

About the Opportunity:

The Unit Aide has an important role within the health care team.

Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, the Unit Aide is responsible for ordering, stocking and maintaining all supplies and equipment to meet the needs of patients in their designated work area.

An understanding of the basic principles of infection control is essential and key to providing a safe environment for patients and staff alike.

This role also provides indirect and direct support for patient care.

About You:

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

Grade 12/GED required
Previous ward/unit aide or patient attendant experience preferred
Current certification in WHIMIS
Basic knowledge of infection control
Prior experience stocking supplies
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of cleanliness in a hospital
Ability to establish good relationships
Good judgment and demonstrated initiative
Team player with effective communication skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent, Part-Time (30%) position; 22.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $22.45 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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