Nursing Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is hiring for a part-time, in-person position at Health Sciences Centre - Women’s Hospital in Winnipeg. The role supports antepartum/gynecology/gyne-oncology units with clerical duties and patient-care tasks. 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends are possible, with a 0.80 FTE and open-ended term.

Applicants must have a nursing assistant program or equivalent, complete high school, and demonstrate strong English communication and PHIA/WHMIS familiarity. CRCs required.

Qualifications

• Preference for Indigenous language competency.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks and acts as a communication link for the unit.
• Performs patient care tasks and routine domestic tasks to maintain area cleanliness.

Skills

Indigenous language

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant program

Medical terminology (75% pass)

Job description

Requisition ID: 402020

Position Number: 20082705

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre - Women's Hospital

Department / Unit: WN5 Antepartum/Gynecology/Gyne-Oncology

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $23.577, $24.271, $24.984, $25.718, $26.477, $27.258, $28.062

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

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Manager Health Services or Nurse in Charge, the incumbent:

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks and acts as a communication link for the unit.


• Performs a variety of tasks for the care and comfort of patients as well as routine domestic tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the area (approximately 10-90% dependent on unit, occupancy and shift).

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.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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,

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.