Ward Assistant - Palliative Care

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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.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
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:

• 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
• Grade 12 plus one year related experience required
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills

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.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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