Unit Supplies Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Manitoba is seeking an Inventory Clerk to manage medical and surgical supplies within a hospital setting. The role is in-person with standard full-time hours and requires two years of healthcare material management experience, WHMIS training, and strong English communication.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work in a team, and maintain accuracy in stock locations and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school education completed (Manitoba standards).
• Courses in inventory management and medical terminology preferred.
• Must complete WHMIS training and participate in related seminars.
• Customer service courses/seminars preferred.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Time management

Inventory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Inventory management courses

WHMIS training

Customer service courses

Job description

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Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Two years material management experience in a health care setting with previous experience with medical/surgical supplies required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Courses in inventory management and medical terminology preferred.
• Must complete recognized WHMIS training and participate in relevant seminars and on the job training on the Clinical Supply Chain Information System.
• Customer service courses/seminars preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required.
• Effective mathematical skills required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful working conditions and to prioritize working responsibilities effectively and to manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain extensive knowledge of a large variety of products and their uses as well as their locations.
• Familiarity with the functions of purchasing, receiving and the logistics within a health care facility preferred.
• Knowledge of the Health Sciences Centre complex an asset.
• As a custodian of the Health Sciences Centre’s inventory, it is critical that the individual brings with them the qualities of honesty, integrity and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires constant walking, repetitive lifting, bending, stretching and pushing in the transferring of stock from one area to another and from floor to shelving (40-45 lbs. per item).
• Repetitive hand, arm and shoulder motions required and as well as long periods of standing.
• Pushing and pulling cartloads of inventory that may weigh up to 2100 lbs. across carpets on and off elevators and up and down ramps is required.
• Requires the handling of dangerous goods in accordance with WHMIS regulations.
• May be required to work in cramped conditions when carrying items over obstacles and twisting motions are necessary.
• May also be exposed to soiled, sharp or contaminated supplies as well as infectious patients.
• Exposure to temperature variations (i.e., servicing Sherbrook Dialysis).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.