Health Support Aide - Public Health Mobile Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority Western Zone, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre, seeks Health Support Aides to support the Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) team. The role requires lifting, travel between sites, basic client care, IPAC support, and inventory preparation.

Casual relief with no guaranteed hours, $20.74–$22.65 hourly, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should have Grade 12, strong communication, and a valid NS driver's license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Ability to lift and transfer heavy loads (>18 kg).
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with diversity-sensitive care.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Foreign language skills are an asset.
• Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, OneDrive and Outlook.
• Valid NS Class 5 driver's license and vehicle access for travel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Mobile Unit operations.
• Travel across Nova Scotia for community locations.
• Provide basic client care and IPAC support.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies inventory.
• Assist with post-immunization observations and other tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills (Word, Excel, OneDrive

Outlook

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

OneDrive

Outlook

Driver's license (NS Class 5)

TDG training (asset)

BCLS/CPR training (asset)

Job description

Location: Western Zone, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre
Department: PH Mobile Unit
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

About The Opportunity

Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) requires Health Support Aides to work with the Mobile Unit Teams to support the day-to-day operations of the program. The role may include routine health and clinic navigational support, basic client care, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) support, preparing workspaces, preparing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, providing post-immunization observation support and other support functions. The role includes travel on the Public Health Mobile Unit.

The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) is a collaborative team of healthcare professionals who travel across the province to support a wide range of Public Health initiatives, like vaccination programs, testing for communicable diseases, responding to public health emergencies, and health system navigation. PHMU does this by delivering community-based clinics, working closely with partners and reaching people who face structural, systemic or geographical barriers to accessing healthcare.

About You

Public Health is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that recognizes and celebrates the contributions, perspectives, experiences, and community relationships applicants who are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ bring to our work. When applying for this position, we welcome you to share this in your cover letter.

• Grade 12 education required
• Demonstrated physical ability to lift and transfer heavy loads (more than 18kg) required
• Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated client-focused, customer service and diversity-relevant approaches to care and work
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Competencies in other languages are an asset
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer and phone applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle for work travel. Required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout Nova Scotia. The role includes travel on the Public Health Mobile Unit (van).
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods training an asset
• Current BCLS or CPR training an asset

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

Hours

• Casual relief, no guaranteed hours

Compensation And Benefits

$20.74 - $22.65 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.