Unit Aide - Emergency

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH) is seeking a Hospital ER Unit Aide to support patient care in the ER unit at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role involves assisting with basic patient care duties and transporting patients within the department.

The position requires a Nursing Assistant program completion and BC Care Aide Registry registration, with responsibilities including helping with hygiene, nutrition, and clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Grade 10+ completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant program or equivalent.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and minor nursing procedures per established policies.
• Assist with comfort, hygiene, nutrition, toileting, or drainage catheter care as required.
• Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher and assist with lab specimen collection in emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

RJH ER Unit Aide

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 8 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 31 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Patient Care Manager or designate. Under direction from a Registered Nurse conducts personal care and minor nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs of the patient according to established policies and procedures. Carries out related patient care duties such as applying warm blankets, assisting with patient nutrition, assisting with toileting, or emptying drainage catheters as required. Performs duties related to the general maintenance of the department such as restocking the work areas, cleaning equipment and work areas not attended to by Housekeeping, and reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to designated areas. Assists in the collection of blood and blood products from the lab in emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.