Porter Combo - Urgent Treatment

Nova Scotia Health Authority; North Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Porter Combo to join their team. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for transporting and assisting patients during their surgical and diagnostic procedures. Your contributions will ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. This position offers the chance to work within a diverse team, where your efforts will directly impact patient experiences and outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to health, healing, and community, while enjoying the beautiful lifestyle that Nova Scotia has to offer.

Benefits

11% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required with effective communication skills.
• Current CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist patients for surgical or diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain and deliver supplies, specimens, and charts as required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Assistance

CPR Certification

Language Competencies (French preferred)

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Req ID: 198765

Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital

Department: OPEZ EMG Urgent Treatment

Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%)

Posting Closing Date: 13-Mar-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Porter Combo is responsible for transporting and assisting patients who are scheduled for surgical or diagnostic procedures, or who otherwise require porter services. They are also involved in obtaining and delivering supplies, specimens, charts, correspondence and other items to staff as required. This position ensures that stretchers are cleaned and prepared for patients.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with patients and other staff and public
• Ability to assist patients from bed to stretcher and wheelchairs as well as onto examining tables
• Current CPR Certification or willing to complete CPR Certification within 30 days
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual Relief 3%

Compensation and Benefits

$20.13 - $21.69 Hourly

11% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.