Unit Aide - ENT Centre

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Unit Aide to support the healthcare team at the OPCZ NS ENT Centre. This position involves maintaining supplies, cleaning clinic spaces, and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates possess prior experience in a clinic setting, effective communication skills, and a strong understanding of the importance of cleanliness in healthcare.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinic aide preferred.
• Current certification in WHMIS.
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain supplies within budget.
• Clean clinic rooms and equipment according to standards.
• Assist with patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Understanding of cleanliness

Judgment

Initiative

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 159609
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII
Department: OPCZ NS ENT Centre
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT ( 90% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 7-Jul-23

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

As a key member of the health care team, the Unit Aide reports directly to the Health Services Manager. The key responsibilities include: Ordering and maintaining supplies with the budget in mind. Stocking and cleaning clinic rooms. Ordering and stocking paperwork in clinics (such as pre-printed orders, forms, and patient education). Cleaning equipment and work areas according to Infection Control guidelines. Care and handling of sterile items. Supporting Patient care activities (may include patient transfer/transport). WHMIS and workplace safety standards. Ensuring all repairs, assisting with departmental renovations and moves. Act as team player and provide assistance to clinicians and patients and liaise with other support services such as biomed, maintenance, purchasing customer service, sales representatives, housekeeping, sterile processing department and infection control. Assist with patient and clinic flow.

About You

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

• Grade XII or equivalent
• Previous clinic aide experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
• Understands and adheres to unit and hospital policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions
• Understands the importance of cleanliness in a hospital
• Able to establish good relationships with people
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Current certification in WHIMIS
• Basic knowledge of infection control
• Prior experience ordering and stocking supplies
• Good judgment and demonstrated initiative
• Collaborative team player
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Skills test will be included

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

Hours

• Permanent Part-time (90%), 67.5 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts are day shifts, Monday- Friday

Compensation and Incentives

$20.03 - $21.58 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.

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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

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.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.

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