Nursing Assistant - Adult Support Float Pool

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Central Support Servs unit with clerical duties and direct patient care. You will help maintain patient comfort and keep the unit clean and organized.

Ideal candidates will have a Nursing Assistant program (or Health Care Aide/Unit Clerk equivalents), complete Manitoba high school requirements, and possess medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs) required.
• Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Keyboarding

English (excellent)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Indigenous language (preferred)

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Health Care Aide program

Unit Clerk program

Medical terminology (75% pass)

Job description

Posting End Date: August 20, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Central Support Servs - Nursg Asst Float

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 09/10/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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

• 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.

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.

Criminal Records Check and Related Security Checks

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.

Additional Employment Conditions

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.

Employment Equity and Diversity

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.

Accommodation and Accessibility

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

Indigenous Representation Commitment

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.