Job Description

Close Date

Aug. 28 2023

Location

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.74 - $28.74

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Aug. 29 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jan. 24 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Patient Care Manager or designate. Under direction from a Registered Nurse conducts personal care and minor nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs of the patient according to established policies and procedures. Carries out related patient care duties such as applying warm blankets, assisting with patient nutrition, assisting with toileting, or emptying drainage catheters as required. Performs duties related to the general maintenance of the department such as restocking the work areas, cleaning equipment and work areas not attended to by Housekeeping, and reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to designated areas. Assists in the collection of blood and blood products from the lab in emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

Island Health