Unit Assistant - Fast Hire

We are searching for an experienced Unit Assistant to join our high calibre team at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, MB.
Growing your career as a Full Time Unit Assistant is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in people management, presentation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Unit Assistant at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority today!

Requisition ID: 325774 

Position Number: 20033222

Posting End Date:  November 25, 2022

City: Winnipeg

Site: Shared Health

Work Location: Concordia Hospital

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - CGH  

Job Stream: Clinical Support  

Union: SH CUPE1973-204

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/21/2022 - 12/31/9999

Reason for Term: Medical Leave

FTE: 1.00 

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends  

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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 Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Unit Clerk provides support and care to the unit, to patients, and to the health care team through the provision of performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed, as well as assisting with patient/resident care and providing basic supportive care as directed.

Experience

• Recent patient care experience (in the last 4 years) required or equivalent will be considered.
• Computer experience required (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Health Unit Clerk certificate from a recognized college/educational institution required. 
• Health Care Aide certificate from a recognized college/educational institution required.
• Friends and Family CPR training is required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required for positions in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Urgent Care with recertification required annually. (Certification must be obtained within 2 months of acquiring the position.)

Qualifications and Skills

• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to people in a tactful, courteous, and reassuring manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the hospital, patients/residents and their families.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier, computer, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Good physical health to meet the position demands.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

 

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.

 

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

Benefits of working as a Unit Assistant in Winnipeg, MB:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package