Attendant (Operating Room)

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health invites you to join the Grey Nuns OR as a Service Attendant. You will transport, transfer, and position patients, including those with high BMI, assist with prepping, and set up beds and equipment for booked cases.

You will maintain a clean OR environment, stock supplies, and follow infection control policies; the role is covered by CUPE 41, with 7.75-hour shifts and a regular full-time schedule in Edmonton, starting mid-October 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 required.
• Completion of Grade 12 required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Experience providing patient care in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull greater than 44 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport, transfer, and position patients including patients with high BMI.
• Bed set up to match booked cases and room set up with pertinent equipment.
• Stocking, restocking, cleaning of OR theatres and outside areas; garbage removal.
• Awareness and compliance with Covenant Health policies and isolation procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

PPE procedures

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Grade 10

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment where teamwork and communication are pivotal? Do you have a deep desire to be instrumental in the surgical patient’s journey? Well, we have the opportunity for you.We are looking for a bright, able-bodied team member to be a Service Attendant in the Surgical Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment Suite at the Grey Nuns OR.Your new role will include transportation, transferring, positioning of patients including patients with a high BMI, and assisting with patient prepping. Bed set up to match the booked cases, room set up with pertinent equipment, stocking supplies/linen, cleaning of OR theatres between cases, maintaining a clean environment outside of the OR theatre including garbage removal. Awareness and compliance of Covenant Health policies/SOPs, and isolation policies/procedures.Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

Description: The Attendant supports the department by performing the tasks of stocking, restocking, cleaning, and portering of equipment, supplies, and patients. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: GNH Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Attendant (Operating Room)
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: GNH Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 required.Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.Experience providing patient care/interaction.Previous hospital portering experience.Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.Physically able to push, and pull greater than 44 lbs,Physically able to bend, and squat.Must be able to stand/walk for periods extending over 30 minutes at a time.Must be able to lift arms above shoulder height in a static position for period up to 10 minutes or potentially longer.Ability to understand principles and application of infection control.Ability to understand principles and application of basic aseptic technique.Good command of the English language both written and verbal.Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, operating room staff, and other hospital personnel.Ability to set priorities and work within an environment of multiple competing demands.Ability to be able to work shift and weekends.Ability to wear required PPE including N95 masks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous operating room experience.Completion of medical terminology.Completion of HSA Course.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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