Attendant - Operating Room

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

Job summary

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking an Attendant (Operating Room) at Misericordia Community Hospital to support OR operations, patient transport, and equipment handling. The role is casual/relief and involves varying shifts within the OR and MCH units.

Candidates should have a Grade 10, Basic Life Support Level C, and prior patient-care experience. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Previous experience in a patient care setting with direct patient contact required.

Responsibilities

• Stock and restock equipment, supplies, and patients.
• Clean and prepare areas and equipment.
• Porter patients and materials as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Stand/walk

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you excel under pressure and adapt well to changing environments, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized urgent care through collaboration to support each patient’s wellbeing. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, have strong communication skills and understand the importance of multitasking. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic care, ensuring patient safety and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!Please note: Classifications Under Review.

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 2111 Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV CUPE 2111
• Unit and Program: OR, MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Attendant (Operating Room)
• Union: COV CUPE 2111
• Unit and Program: OR, MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 10 required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Previous experience in a patient care setting with direct patient contact is required. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required. Demonstrated ability to maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers and other hospital personnel required. Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to meet the job demand analysis requirements required. Ability to stand and walk for complete shift required.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent Operating Room Service Attendant experience. Previous patient portering experience is preferred. Minimum two years related experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred. High School diploma or recognized equivalent preferred. Knowledge and application of infection control principles and basic aseptic technique preferred.

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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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp