Nursing Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Health Care Aide for the Plastic Surgery Clinic - RR4 in Winnipeg. This term, in-person position requires completing a Nursing Assistant program and English proficiency, with a 1.0 FTE schedule and 7.75 hours per day.

Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and adapt to a unionized healthcare setting. This role may end earlier per the collective agreement and requires a current criminal record

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Nursing Assistant program.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a clinical setting.

Skills

English proficiency

Organization

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Keyboarding

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Health Care Aide/Unit Clerk modules

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

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Department / Unit: Plastic Surgery Clinic - RR4

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 05/29/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

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

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.

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.