Unit Aide - Restorative Care

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Unit Aide for the Central Zone. The role involves maintaining supplies and providing support for both direct and indirect patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 12 education, effective communication skills, and an understanding of cleanliness in healthcare settings.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Understanding of cleanliness in a hospital setting.
• Competencies in French are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Order, stock, and maintain supplies for patient care.
• Provide indirect and direct support for patient care.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Good judgement

Understanding of cleanliness

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 204243

Location: Central Zone, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building - QEII

Department: OPCZ Restorative Care

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-25

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

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/or 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

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

• Grade 12
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of cleanliness in a hospital
• Ability to establish good relationships
• Good judgement and demonstrated initiative
• Team player with effective communication skills
• Competencies in other languages are 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 / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$20.13 - $22.45 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.

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.