Nursing Assistant

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Already a Manitoba health-care employee? If you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below. Site: Shared Health -Thompson General Hospital Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Clerical Support Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 0.70 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming) 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. Position Overview Experience - Previous related work experience preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) - Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. - Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent (both the Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk programs) required. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills - Knowledge: - 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. - RIS (Radiology Information System). - EPR. - MRI Safety. - Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. - Basic keyboarding skills required. - Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required. - Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written). - General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position. - General knowledge of emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and apply knowledge toward alleviating trauma of undergoing imaging procedures for patients/families/caregivers. - Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload. - Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with children/families/caregivers. - Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands. - Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary. - General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position. - Ability to operate computer and other information technology equipment as required, e.g. fax, photocopier. Physical Requirements - Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. - Position may involve physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr