Nursing Assistant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manitoba seeks a Nursing Assistant for its multidisciplinary team at the Health Sciences Centre. Responsibilities include patient care and clerical tasks within the Medicine-High Observation Unit. Applicants must have a high school diploma, complete a Nursing Assistant program, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completed high school education, Manitoba standards required.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks and serve as a communication link for the unit.
• Assist in the care and comfort of patients, maintaining cleanliness of the area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Basic Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Terminology

Job description

Requisition ID: 365658

Position Number: 20031947

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Medicine-High Observation Unit

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $22.440, $23.114, $23.806, $24.519, $25.256, $26.014, $26.795

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.
  
  

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, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.