Nursing Assistant

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition #145-24-713407024

Posting End Date: April 26, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Outpatient Clinic Services Program

Union: CUPE CS

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Maternity

Anticipated Start and End Date: August 26, 2024 – March 19, 2026 (may expire with two weeks' notice)

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Hourly Salary: $20.090, $20.694, $21.314, $21.952, $22.612, $23.291, $23.990

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clerical tasks and supportive functions for patient and staff. The incumbent ensures the care and comfort of patients as well as routine cleanliness of the clinical work environment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and training are provided.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Successful completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Course (Completion of Health Care Aide and Health Unit Clerk)
• Basic computer skills
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or ability to obtain same prior to employment
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and transporting of patients, samples, and equipment to other areas
• Satisfactory employment record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

Will be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English comprehension with both written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to stressful work situations

Preferred:

• Previous experience in ambulatory and/ or inpatient care setting

Asset:

• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.