Unit Assistant, Pain Management

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Unit Assistant for Selkirk Regional Health Centre. The role supports patient care in a fast-paced team, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and efficient workflow.

This full-time position requires Ward Clerk and Health Care Aide certifications, plus BCLS. Experience with electronic health records and booking systems is valued; union: MGEU Community Support.

Qualifications

• Ward Clerk Certification from a recognized educational institute required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute required.
• Current certification in BCLS or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment (excludes Personal Care Home).
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of equipment required for patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated competency utilizing an electronic health record.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel, etc.).
• Previous experience scheduling in Ambulatory Care Clinics (applicable to Pain Clinic only)
• Previous dialysis work experience required (applicable to Dialysis positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in Aria charting system (applicable to Cancer Care positions only)
• Previous Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic work experience required (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in SIMS charting system (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in SWIM surgical booking system (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only).
• Previous Operating Room work experience required (applicable to Operating Room positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in EDIS (Emergency Department Information System) (applicable to Selkirk Regional Health Centre Emergency Department only).
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the health care team, the Unit Assistant performs duties related to patient/client care in accordance with established policies.
• The Unit Assistant must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• The position supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake–Eastern Regional Health Authority.
• Responds to immunization and health equity expectations as required by policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ward Clerk Certification

Health Care Aide Certificate

BCLS Certification

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Record

Aria charting system

SIMS charting system

SWIM booking system

EDIS

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well‑being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Unit Assistant

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Closing Date: 10/01/2026

Facility / Site: Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type: Mat-Pat LOA(subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours of Work: Days

Term Dates: 10/30/2026-10/29/2027

FTE: 1

Union Group: MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary: As a member of the health care team, the Unit Assistant performs duties related to patient/ client care in accordance with established polices. The Unit Assistant must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment.

The position of Unit Assistant functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

• Ward Clerk Certification from a recognized educational institute required.
• Health Care Aide Certificate from a recognized educational institute required.
• Current certification in BCLS or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment (excludes Personal Care Home).
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of equipment required for patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated competency utilizing an electronic health record.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel, etc.).
• Previous experience scheduling in Ambulatory Care Clinics (applicable to Pain Clinic only)
• Previous dialysis work experience required (applicable to Dialysis positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in Aria charting system (applicable to Cancer Care positions only)
• Previous Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic work experience required (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in SIMS charting system (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in SWIM surgical booking system (applicable to Day Surgery/Pre-Anesthetic Clinic positions only).
• Previous Operating Room work experience required (applicable to Operating Room positions only)
• Demonstrated experience in EDIS (Emergency Department Information System) (applicable to Selkirk Regional Health Centre Emergency Department only).
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application uponchange of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.