Attendant; Operating Room

Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment where teamwork and communication are pivotal? Do you have a deep desire to be instrumental in the surgical patient’s journey? Well, we have the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a bright, able-bodied team member to be a Service Attendant in the Surgical Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment Suite at the Grey Nuns OR.Your new role will include transportation, transferring, positioning of patients including patients with a high BMI, and assisting with patient prepping. Bed set up to match the booked cases, room set up with pertinent equipment, stocking supplies/linen, cleaning of OR theatres between cases, maintaining a clean environment outside of the OR theatre including garbage removal.

Awareness and compliance of Covenant Health policies/SOPs, and isolation policies/procedures.

Please note:

Classifications Under Review.

Description:

The Attendant supports the department by performing the tasks of stocking, restocking, cleaning, and portering of equipment, supplies, and patients. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: GNH Operating Room
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Attendant (Operating Room)
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: GNH Operating Room
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 required.

Completion of Grade 12 required.

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level

C) required.

Experience providing patient care/interaction.

Previous hospital portering experience.

Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Physically able to push, and pull greater than 44 lbs,Physically able to bend, and squat.

Must be able to stand/walk for periods extending over 30 minutes at a time.

Must be able to lift arms above shoulder height in a static position for period up to 10 minutes or potentially longer.

Ability to understand principles and application of infection control.

Ability to understand principles and application of basic aseptic technique.

Good command of the English language both written and verbal.

Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, operating room staff, and other hospital personnel.

Ability to set priorities and work within an environment of multiple competing demands.

Ability to be able to work shift and weekends.

Ability to wear required PPE including N95 masks.

Previous operating room experience.

Completion of medical terminology.

Completion of HSA Course.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening :
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to…