Patient Watch Guard - General Hospital; Stuart

Site Description

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is southeastern Ontario’s leading complex, acute, and specialty care, research, and teaching hospital. KHSC includes the Hotel Dieu Hospital site, Kingston General Hospital site, the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, and a major research institute. We serve more than 650,000 patients and families across the region.

As one of the area’s largest employers, KHSC has nearly 6,000 staff, over 2,000 health-care learners, and 1,000 volunteers dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University, KHSC is recognized as one of Canada’s top research hospitals and trains thousands of students annually.

Position:
Full-Time Patient Watch Guard

Site:
Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart St.

Hours:

Continental Rotation (0800–2000 / 2000–0800)

Overtime Method:
Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Pay Rate: $18.35/hour

Internal Posting Date:
January 19, 2026

Internal Closing Date:
January 26, 2026

External Closing Date:
February 28, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and visible security presence
• Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, and staff
• Protect clients, staff, buildings, and assets
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols
• Respond to emergencies and support code responses
• Document and report incidents; conduct investigations as required
• Perform patient watches and enforce hospital policies/by-laws
• Manage access control, keys, and parking enforcement
• Assist with monthly safety inspections and other assigned duties

Job Requirements

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C (WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean-shaven for N95 mask fit testing
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum two doses)
• Immunization records for MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, and TB (Step 1 &
  2)
• How to obtain records:
• KHSC Immunization Forms required
• Full MMR-V immunization must be completed prior to hire
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed during onboarding)
• Minimum 6 months of security experience (healthcare preferred but not required)
• Full-time availability with a minimum 6-month commitment
• Strong English communication skills;
  French an asset
• Minimum 6 months customer service experience preferred
• Must provide Stay Safe certifications
• • Applicants without these may complete Paladin’s Stay Safe program prior to onboarding
  • Training is unpaid as it is a prerequisite;
    Paladin covers all costs with a 6-month commitment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Benefits of Joining Paladin

• Extensive training and professional development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Free uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
• Work today, get paid today
• Additional employee perks