Ward Assistant

5 days ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID**:155485**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location**:Central** Zone, **Centennial Building - QEII**
**Department**:OPCZ Palliative Care Unit 7A - VG**
**Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly PT** (**70%** FTE) x **1** position(s)**
**Status: NSGEU** **Admin Professionals** Position**
**Posting Closing Date**:9-May-23**

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.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Ward Assistant is responsible for clerical, ordering, portering and support functions for the unit. Duties include arranging appointments, faxing, answering phones and taking messages. Monitor linen, room stock and non stock items. Maintain infection control practices including disinfecting bed rails, door handles, etc. This role also provides indirect support for patient care under the supervisor of the RN/LPN.

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

- Grade 12 plus one year related experience required
- Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills
- Proficient with computers and relevant software (Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Access)
- Must access training, education and awareness of safety (occupational health safety and patient safety) annually
- 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**:
Permanent Part-time (70%); 49 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$20.09 - $21.91 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 Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. 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.

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