Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Intensive Care team, housed in the brand-new, state-of-the-art South Health Campus. The South Health Campus philosophy is built on the four pillars of: Wellness (for both patients and staff, complete with an attached YMCA), Patient and Family Centred Care, Collaborative Practice, and Innovation. The Department of Critical Care is aligned with these pillars, and is committed to excellence and leadership in patient and family centred care, education, and research as we strive to achieve the best patient outcomes through an innovative and team-based approach. Under supervision and direction of an RN, or other licensed health care professional, the Nursing Attendant provides direct patient care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the ICU patient and family, and provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care in the ICU. The Nursing Attendant is also a valued member of the code blue team both in and outside of the ICU. Key Responsibilities: Participating in meeting patient and family care needs. Assists in work area support with regards to stocking of supplies and cleaning of equipment.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

Classification:

Health Care Aide

Union:

AUPE AUX

Unit and Program:

Intensive Care Unit; Critical Care Unit

Primary Location:

South Health Campus

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

07-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

5

Shifts per cycle:

25

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$20.78

Maximum Salary:

$26.03

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of Nursing Attendant program or equivalent. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada BCLS required. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written English. Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting of patients and equipment. Ability to work as a team player and to request and accept direction as required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Critical Care experience.