Nursing Assistant - Adult Support Float Pool - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health, Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support a multidisciplinary team under supervision of the Manager Health Services or Nurse in Charge.

The role involves clerical duties, assisting with patient care, and maintaining cleanliness of the unit. Basic keyboarding and strong English communication are required. Previous related work experience preferred.

ASAP start, 1.00 FTE, in-person work with flexible duties depending on unit occupancy.

Qualifications

• High school education completed as Manitoba standard.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs required.
• Medical terminology knowledge (75% pass) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Keyboarding

English fluency

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

IT literacy

Self-development

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant program

Health Care Aide

Unit Clerk program

Medical terminology

Job description

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Requisition ID: 408899

Position Number: 20087422

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

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: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

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.

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.

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 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. Accommodationsare 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.

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