Health Support Aide Public Health

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Job Description


\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 189648
Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside
Department: PH HP Immunization Program CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Health Support Aide is part of a collaborative healthcare team that will support clients who access Public Health Services. The role may include routine health and clinic navigational support, basic client care, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) support, preparing workspaces, preparing and maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies, providing post-immunization observation support and other support functions. The role includes travel on the Public Health Mobile Unit (van).About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade 12 education required
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods training an asset
  • Current BCLS or CPR training an asset
  • Demonstrated physical ability to lift and transfer heavy loads (more than 18kg) required
  • Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated client-focused, customer service and diversity-relevant approaches to care and work
  • Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Competencies in other languages are an asset
  • Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer and phone applications for Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook
  • Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver\'s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle for work travel. Required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout Nova Scotia
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
  • Permanent, Full-time (100%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits$19.26 - $20.02 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2343911
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $19.26 - 20.02 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dartmouth, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned