Unit Assistant-Repost

Requisition ID: 163741 

Position Number: 9 positions

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Work Location: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Central Support Servs - Unit Asst Float 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: CUPE-1550(204)

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.60 

Anticipated Shift: Days, Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 8.25

Annual Base Hours: 2015 

Salary: $18.265, $18.813, $19.377, $19.958, $20.557, $21.174

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Patient Care, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed.  The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

Experience

Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required. 
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.

Physical Requirements

Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above.  As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified.  In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.

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, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the ''Apply'' icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.