Unit Aide & Porter - Nursing - (217284)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Nursing Assistant to transport patients and ensure their comfort during their stay. The ideal candidate should have a Nursing Assistant Program qualification and the ability to communicate effectively. Responsibilities include maintaining work areas and ensuring patient needs are met. This role demands physical capability and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between the designated areas.
• Ensure patient comfort needs are met.
• Maintain work and storage areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Nurse Manager or designate. Transports patients between the designated sending area and the appropriate receiving unit. Ensures patient comfort needs are met in the area by performing patient care duties such as applying warm blankets to patients, and emptying drainage catheters. Maintains designated work and storage areas by checking and re-stocking equipment and supplies, checking oxygen tanks and suction bottles, and cleaning and changing beds.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

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