Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 9251599

Horizon Health Network; Saint John; Presencial; CAD 37 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Horizon Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) for the Saint John area. This casual position supports care delivery under RN/LPN supervision and delivers a high standard of patient care in acute care or family health team settings.

English is essential, French (B1.2) preferred; duties include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring patients, recording data, and responding to call bells.

Qualificações

• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• PSW certificate/course (min six months duration or equivalent).
• CPR/BLS for health care professionals.
• Ability to attend work regularly and work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, dressing).
• Perform routine patient monitoring (skin integrity, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive rounding).
• Obtain and record patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs).
• Gather supplies and assist with procedures.
• Perform delegated patient care interventions.
• Escort/portering of patients to other departments.
• Respond to call bells and notify RN/LPN as required.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Decision Making

Interpersonal Relations

Planning and Prioritizing Work

Results Orientation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professionalism

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Personal Support Worker certificate

CPR/BLS certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 9251599

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

Competition #: 168375 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

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

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: 5BN Cardiac Services

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: Casual

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, subject to change as per operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)

Salary: 26.8180 to 28.5076 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a))

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.