Nursing Assistant (UCA)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Thompson; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health at Thompson General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk type role within Diagnostic Imaging. The position supports patient care, clerical duties, and unit coordination under a health services manager.

Involves direct patient contact and maintaining a clean, organized patient area. Requires Nursing Assistant or Health Care Aide training, Manitoba high school completion, strong English skills, and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk) required.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Knowledge of PHIA, WHMIS, and Universal Precautions will be taught during probation.

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 preparedness and cleanliness (10–90% depending on occupancy and shift).

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Indigenous language knowledge (adv)

Typing/keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Nursing Assistant program or Health Care Aide

Unit Clerk program

Job description

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Site: Shared Health -Thompson General Hospital

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

Home base is Thompson but requires a valid driver's license to commute to towns where Mobile MRI will be stationed.

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, Diagnostic Imaging or designate, 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 preparedness and cleanliness of the area. (approximately 10-90% dependent on 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.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge:
  • 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.
    • RIS (Radiology Information System).
    • EPR.
    • MRI Safety (if applicable).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Basic keyboarding skills required.
• Medical terminology( 75% pass mark) 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.
• General knowledge of emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and apply knowledge toward alleviating trauma of undergoing imaging prodecures for patients/families/caregivers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with children/families/caregivers.
• 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 computer and other information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier.

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.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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.

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.

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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