Unit Aide - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring a Unit Aide to manage supplies and equipment for patient care in the Mumford area. The role reports to the Health Services Lead and emphasizes infection control and safety in a busy hospital setting.

The position involves ordering, stocking and maintaining materials, while also providing direct and indirect patient-care support as required. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Grade XII required; clinic aide experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• Ability to adhere to unit and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Order, stock and maintain supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Support infection prevention practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide direct and indirect support for patient care as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow directions

Infection control awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Grade XII

Job description

Req ID: 225954
Location: Central Zone, Mumford Professional Centre
Department: PHC CZ HPC FP DFM Mumford
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

The Unit Aide has an important role within the health care team. Reporting directly to the Health Services Lead 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 XII
• 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
• 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 bi-weekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$21.68 - $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.

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.

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.