Patient Attendant Regional Municipality

Position: Patient Attendant Regional Municipality)
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Location:

Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Operating Room HI
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-May-26
About the Opportunity  Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse, the Patient Attendant is responsible for supporting patient care activities in their work area including: assisting in the movement and transportation of patients; cleaning equipment and work areas; maintaining equipment and handling of sterile items.
About You   Grade 12 or equivalent
Current certification in CPR
Current certification in WHIMIS
Previous Patient Attendant experience an asset
Previous experience working in OR environment is preferable
Must be able to respond quickly to unexpected situations and work effectively in emergency situations
Ability to lift and move patients using proper body mechanics and/or lifting devices
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, with highly developed interpersonal skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours   Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Approximately 12 months
Shifts are days and evenings
Compensation and Perks  $21.68 - $23.36 hourly
Equal Employment Opportunity  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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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