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Nursing Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Winnipeg

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

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Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking a Nursing Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, complete a nursing assistant program, and have excellent English communication skills. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and may require physical activity such as lifting patients. Apply today to support community health efforts.

Benefits

Employment equity and workplace diversity

Qualifications

  • Previous related work experience preferred.
  • Ability to recognize self-development opportunities.
  • Ability to operate information technology equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possibly lift, transfer, and transport patients and equipment.

Skills

Competence in an Indigenous language
Basic keyboarding skills
Excellent command of English
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
General administrative skills

Education

Complete high school education
Completion of Nursing Assistant program or equivalent
Medical terminology certification

Job description

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Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview
Experience

Previous related work experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
  • Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
  • Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (both the Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs) required.
  • Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills
  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
    • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
    • Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
    • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Basic keyboarding skills required.
  • Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
  • General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
  • Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
  • Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
  • General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier, computer, etc.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
  • Position may involve physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume, and copies of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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