Nursing Assistant (UCA)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Winnipeg is seeking candidates for a role requiring a high school diploma and completion of Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs. Candidates must possess strong keyboarding and communication skills, and have knowledge of medical terminology. The position requires teamwork, organizational abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality health care services. The successful applicant will work in a supportive environment and may be asked to undergo a skills assessment during the application process.

Skills

Basic keyboarding skills (30-50 words per minute)

Medical terminology (75% pass mark)

Excellent command of the English language (oral and written)

General administrative and secretarial skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Ability to follow direction

Ability to perform as a team member

Education

Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards

Successful completion of Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital - Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: PACU - ECT

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous related work experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of both the Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• Upon hire, with ongoing training in Compressions to be provided as per Code Blue Policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic keyboarding skills (30-50 words per minute) required.
• Medical terminology( 75% pass mark) required.
• Demonstrated excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• 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.
• 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 follow direction.
• 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.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills ensuring effective interpersonal and interdepartmental communication.
• Utilize a positive approach to problem-solving in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g., fax, photocopier, computer, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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.