UNIT SUPPORT WORKER

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Unit Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential support functions, including assisting patients and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients while working in a dynamic and supportive healthcare setting. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will play a vital role in enhancing the patient experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills and offers comprehensive benefits, including vacation time and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with one year of related experience.
• Ability to perform physical job duties and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform various support functions following policies and procedures.
• Assist and transport patients, their belongings, and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Keyboarding speed of 40 WPM

Ability to work well with others

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Grade 12 education

One year recent related experience

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Unit Support Worker.

In accordance with the organization's vision and values, the Unit Support Worker performs various support functions following Northern Health policies and procedures, such as receiving visitors, answering phones, completing patient documentation, stocking supplies, cleaning, and tidying duties. The role involves assisting and transporting patients, their belongings, equipment, specimens, and supplies within the site, and reporting patient observations and interactions to professional staff as appropriate.

About University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest Acute Care facility in the Northern Health region and serves as a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by UBC and UNBC.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program.
• Serves as a key clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students at UNBC, College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

Since 2001, UHNBC has undergone nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and equipment upgrades, including:

• An expanded emergency room and ICU.
• A state-of-the-art maternal-child care centre, including a neonatal ICU.
• Facilities for undergraduate physician training.
• An MRI unit.

UHNBC also houses a cancer centre offering a wide range of treatments, including radiation therapy.

About Prince George

Prince George is the economic, educational, health, and cultural centre of northern BC, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region's growth strategies create excellent opportunities for investors, employers, and employees. The city offers affordable housing, land, and transportation, resulting in one of the lowest costs of living for a city its size in BC. Wages are above provincial averages, supporting a high standard of living in a beautiful region. With approximately 82,300 residents and serving nearly 320,000, Prince George is situated at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is also home to the University of Northern British Columbia, known as Canada’s Green University. For more information, visit Prince George.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Governments for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload:

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts.
• It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume.

International applicants should review steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

Grade 12, with one-year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Keyboarding speed of 40 WPM.
• Organizational skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 km², providing hospital and community health services across over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities, serving a population of 300,000. Employing over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services through hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services. We offer diverse career opportunities within our extensive regional healthcare network.