Full-Time Nursing attendant in Calgary
Job Description
“About Us
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is the first and largest fully-integrated health system in Canada. Located across the Province in urban and rural settings, AHS is committed to delivering patient-first health services to over four million people living in Alberta.
Whether you are a health professional, front line clinical worker, one of our numerous support staff, or in one of our corporate roles, you’ll feel good knowing your work makes a difference to the lives of Albertans. We offer interesting, meaningful and challenging work with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. With excellent wages, flexible hours, and our commitment to work-life balance, you’ll have plenty of time to juggle your other passions and enjoy all that Alberta has to offer.
Join our team – make a difference. Job Description Nursing Attendant
Requisition #: 379050
Union: AUPE AUX
Title Nursing Attendant
Department: (PLC)PCU 51 MEDICAL/ALC
Posting Open Date: 2016-01-22
Posting Close Date: 2016-02-01
Location: Peter Lougheed Centre – At
City: Calgary
Employee Class: Temporary Part-Time
FTE: 0.80
Date Available: 2016-02-11
Temporary End Date: 2017-01-10
Hours Per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift Cycle: 12
Shift Per Cycle: 34
Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 19.53 per hour Maximum: 23.74 per hour
Vehicle Required: No
Category: Nursing – Aide
Job Summary:
The Health Care Aide (HCA) is a member of Unit 42 and Unit 43 and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the patient/client/resident and provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area. These services are provided under supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or regulated healthcare professional in accordance with their designated colleges’ supervision guidelines.
Qualifications:
– A graduate from an educational program using the Provincial Curriculum for Health Care Aides preferred.
– Current BCLS-HCP certification required.
– Previous health care experience is an asset.
– Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English.
– Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required.
– Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members.
– Effective time management skills
– Promotes a positive work environment
– Manages conflict effectively
– Demonstrates flexibility and reliability
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All new offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the employer. This information is collected by authority of the Protection For Person In Care Act (Section 10(4).”
How to Apply
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.