Porter - Porter Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Location (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Porter to join their team. The role involves providing essential transportation services within the hospital. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education, healthcare experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to health and healing.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare work experience required; portering experience an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing transportation services within the hospital for patients and equipment.
• Ensuring safe and efficient transportation of medications and lab specimens.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12/GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

WHMIS Certification

NVCI Training

Job description

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Req ID: 186634
Location: NorthernZone,Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: FMS Portering CEH
Type of Employment: CasualCasual Relief(3%) x 10
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Posting Closing Date: 10-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.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Porter is responsible for providing transportation services within the Aberdeen Hospital for patients, medications, lab specimens, equipment, and charts in a safe and efficient manner.

About You

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

• Grade 12/GED required
• Previous healthcare work experience required; portering experience an asset
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families other health care providers and staff sensitivity and confidentiality in a respectful and caring manner
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritize required
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team environment as well as the ability to work independently is required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, staff, and the district is required
• Basic computer skills an asset
• Current WHMIS certification is required
• Recent NVCI training / certification considered an asset
• 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

• Casual Relief

Compensation and Benefits

$20.13 - $21.69 Hourly

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 Supportbargaining unitposition. 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.

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