Nursing Assistant (UCA)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) invites applications for a Health Care Aide/Unit Clerk role at Victoria General Hospital's Urgent Care unit. The position supports patient care and unit operations, operating 0.70 FTE with evenings and weekends shifts in person.

Requirements include completion of Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs, high school diploma, and CPR/first aid as applicable. Prior clerical and clinical exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic keyboarding (30–50 wpm)
• Medical terminology (75% pass)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• PHIA/WHMIS training provided during probation
• Familiarity with health care policies and unit procedures
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical tasks and acts as a communication link for the unit.
• Performs care and domestic tasks for patient comfort and unit cleanliness.

Skills

Keyboarding

Medical terminology

English proficiency

PHIA/WHMIS training

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Health Care Aide program

Unit Clerk program

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Urgent Care - VGH

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/20/2026 - 09/15/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $24.027 , $24.721 , $25.434 , $26.168 , $26.927 , $27.708 , $28.512

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

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 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 maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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, Prairie Crocus Manor, 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.