Unit Aide - Cardiology 6.2

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is hiring a Unit Aide to manage supplies and equipment for Cardiology, ensuring clean and efficient operations in a busy hospital setting.

The role reports to the Health Services Manager and supports patient care with strong teamwork and communication. Fluency in French is an asset, and candidates should have a Grade 12 and a commitment to infection control.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Understanding of cleanliness in a hospital setting is essential.
• Good judgment and initiative are important.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset (French preferred).

Responsibilities

• Order, stock and maintain supplies and equipment for the designated area.
• Provide direct and indirect support for patient care.
• Maintain infection control practices to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

French preferred

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: OPCZ Cardiology

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEUSupportPosition

Posting Closing Date: 25-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Unit Aide has an important role within the health care team. Reporting directly to the Health Services Manager, the Unit Aide is responsible for ordering, stocking and maintaining all supplies and equipment to meet the needs of patients in their designated work area. An understanding of the basic principles of infection control is essential and key to providing a safe environment for patients and staff alike. This role also provides indirect and direct support for patient care.

About You

• Grade 12
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of cleanliness in a hospital
• Ability to establish good relationships
• Good judgment and demonstrated initiative
• Team player with effective communication skills
• 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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$21.67- $24.54 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.