Psw-ft 3a Surgical Inpatient Unit

**Ref# 25SEI234**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Personal Support Worker**

**3A Surgical Inpatient Unit**

This position will involve working the day, night, extended tour and weekend shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a guarantee.

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- **Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

**About the role**:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager of Surgical Services, the Personal Support Worker performs a variety of tasks that

enhance the overall functioning of the nursing unit and the delivery of patient care. As part of a multidisciplinary

health care team, you will practice within the Philosophy of patient and family centered care, mission vision, values

and the policies of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications:

- Personal Support Worker certificate
- HealthCare Aide certificate with previous experience
- Membership in the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association preferred
- Current certification in CPR
- Patient care experience preferably in an acute care setting
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of infection control and isolation practices
- Ability to work well as a member of a health care team
- Ability to perform physical activity for periods of time
- Ability to follow directions, policies and procedures

Salary Range: $29.286 to 29.930

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process.

**As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French**

**Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are**

**required.**

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Wednesday, 13 August, 2025**.

website.

Posted: August 6, 2025

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