Job Description

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Job Title:
Health Unit Worker

Work Site:
Urgent & Primary Care Centre (UPCC) - 520 West 6th, Vancouver, BC

Status:
Regular Full Time - Vacation Relief-Permanent

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Salary:
$21.18 - $23.38 per hour


Hours:

0800 - 1600
Days off: Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays

Reference#:
169453-msh

Come work as a Health Unit Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Unit Worker to support the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Health Unit Worker with VCH you will:

• Support the community health programs/centres/clinics by:
  • maintaining inventories of various medical/surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources,
  • setting up and dismantling clinic areas,
  • cleaning and disinfecting equipment,
  • and assembling and preparing education packages for clients.
• Perform other related administrative support functions as required.
• Establish, maintain and enhance client interactions based on respect.

ABOUT URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CENTRES

Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12-24 hours but who don't require a visit to the emergency department – this includes sprains, cuts and wounds, an infection, mild asthma attack and less serious child illness and injury. The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers.

UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it. They do not replace your Emergency nor your Family Physician access rather enhance access to urgent primary care when your doctor is not available and where you do not need emergency level care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Grade 12.
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver's license and local area travel requiring the use of a vehicle may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of health care facilities/clinics practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer software programs.
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 strokes per hour.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and team members.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers and clients
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.



***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.