Unit Aide – Hants Community Hospital

Job title: Unit Aide – Hants Community Hospital

Job description: Req ID: 111961
Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ LTC Halliburton Place HCH
Type of Employment: Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 23-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Grade XII
• Previous experience working in a Long Term Care facility preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• Understands and adheres to unit and hospital policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a hospital
• Able to establish good relationships with people
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

** Please Note: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. **

Hours of Work

• Short Assignment Full-time Position; 75 hours biweekly

• Beginning May 25, 2021 with an expected end date of September 30, 2021

• These dates are subject to change

Salary Information

Unit Aide:
$18.6676 – $20.1920 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Job Segment: Medical, Clinic, Counseling, Patient Care, Public Health, Healthcare

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Windsor, NS

Job date: Sun, 16 May 2021 03:06:30 GMT