"The IWK Health Centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provides quality care for children, youth, women and families in the three Maritime provinces and beyond.  It is a tertiary care health centre dedicated to family-centred care, education and research."

Unit Aide
Regular Part Time (0.7 FTE)

Children’s Neurosciences, Surgical and Rehabilitation Care, Children’s Health Program

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, the Unit Aide works within a team to provide safe, clean environment for all patients and their families being served by the service/unit.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary role in ordering supplies for the service/unit.
• Cleaning and disinfecting in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Assist with unit quality initiatives within the roles and responsibilities of a Nursing Aide.
• Complete monthly Workplace Inspection Report (as required); initiate action for needed repairs or safety issues and report to appropriate person.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and tidy.
• Leadership role in ordering non-stock items.
• Maintain equipment required for the unit.
• Transport defective equipment to Biomedical Engineering.
• Deliver requisitions, specimens, x-rays, etc. as required.

Shifts: Evenings and Weekends

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Knowledge of Health Centre fire response regulations required.
• Previous Unit Aide experience preferred.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset; French preferred.

Salary: $15.4047 – $16.6626/Hour
Start Date: ASAP 
Competition Number: J4371-CB
Union Status: CAW
Closing Date: May 17, 2008 (4:30 pm)

Employees of the IWK Health Centre and members of the public are eligible to apply for this position.  Primary consideration will be given to current members of the IWK Health Centre’s (CAW) bargaining unit.

Qualified and interested candidates must submit a cover letter and current résumé, quoting the competition, by the closing date to:
 
Email: Human.Resources@iwk.nshealth.ca (*Quote competition # in subject line)
Mail or drop off: IWK Health Centre, Human Resources
5850/5980 University Avenue, PO Box 9700
Halifax, NS B3K 6R8
Ph: (902) 470-8012
Fax: (902) 470-6612
Website: www.iwk.nshealth.ca 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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