Nursing Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Nurse's Assistant / Unit Clerk to cover maternity leave in the Labour & Delivery unit. This in-person, 0.70 FTE position starts 2026-09-25 and ends 2027-04-16, with 11.63 daily hours and 2015 annual base hours.

Responsibilities emphasize assisting with newborn care, patient flow, and administrative support within the clinical team. Successful candidates will have completed a nursing assistant program and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (HCA/Unit Clerk).
• Medical terminology knowledge (75% pass) required.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Skills

Indigenous language knowledge

PHIA/WHMIS training

Team player

Organizational skills

English communication

Basic computer/office skills

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (HCA/Unit Clerk)

Medical terminology knowledge (75% pass)

Job description

Department / Unit: Labour & Delivery

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/25/2026 - 04/16/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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.

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 maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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.

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.

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.