Nursing Porter

Cornwall Community Hospital; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a porter to transport patients and materials within the hospital. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies and maintaining equipment. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, a certificate in Basic Life Support, and a commitment to patient safety. Proficiency in English is required, and limited French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification required.
• Current certificate in Basic Life Support is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant area including operating wheelchairs and stretchers.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and materials between hospital departments.
• Respond appropriately to paged codes and apply infection control principles.
• Maintain wheelchairs and stretchers in good working order.

Skills

Patient safety commitment

Ability to transport patients safely

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of operating wheelchairs/stretcher

Education

Grade 12

Current certificate in Basic Life Support

Job description

Summary of responsibilities

The porter transports patients and materials (reports, films, charts, etc.) between various hospital departments, demonstrating the principles of patient and employee safety as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care. The porter keeps wheelchairs and stretchers in good working order and prepared for use. He / she responds appropriately to paged codes, applies infection control principles, and assumes other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements of the job

• Minimum Grade 12
• Current certificate in Basic Life Support
• Demonstrated experience relevant to the area of practice including knowledge of mechanics of and ability to operate wheelchairs and stretchers
• Physical ability to safely transport patients and materials
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Asset

• Limited proficiency in oral French - and testing completed