Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1257807

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Saint John, NB is seeking a Patient Care Attendant 2 to support care delivery in an acute or family health team setting. You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses and LPNs, delivering high-quality patient care on a scheduled part-time basis.

The role requires flexible availability, English proficiency, and completion of a PSW program with CPR/BLS certification. Salary is hourly and includes shift-based duties across days and evenings.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent).
• CPR/BLS for health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, dressing).
• Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding).
• Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs).
• Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures.
• Performing delegated patient care interventions.
• Escorting/portering patients to other departments.
• Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Interpersonal Relations

Planning and Prioritizing Work

Results Orientation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High school graduation or GED equivalency

Personal Support Worker certificate/course

CPR/BLS for health care professionals

Job description

Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1257807

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Patient Care Attendant - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 168054 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

Closes: November 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: 5CS Family Medicine

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.7

Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 26.8180 to 28.5076 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) is an actively engaged member of the health care team who may support care delivery within an acute care environment or as part of a family health team, while delivering a high standard of patient care. The PCA 2 works within their specified scope of employment under the direction and in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• CPR/BLS for health care professionals.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Patient Care Attendant 2 is responsible for:

• Assisting with all activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, and dressing)
• Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding)
• Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs)
• Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures
• Performing delegated patient care interventions
• Escorting/portering patients to other departments
• Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Relations
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Professionalism

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.