Porter – Porter Services

Req ID: 110327

Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: FMS Porter Services SMRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: Support UNIFOR

Posting Closing Date: 5-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients/clients between nursing units/departments using appropriate transfer method i.e. wheelchair or stretcher.
• Communicates with departments/nursing unites using two (2) way radio technology.
• Works closely with co-workers to ensure effective delivery of service in a team setting.
• Assists with material transport of supplies for the purchasing department as scheduled.
• Picks up and delivers lab specimens and requisitions as scheduled.
• Transports case carts to and from the MDR department to nursing departments and scheduled.
• Transports soiled collection bins to MDR from all departments.
• Delivers pharmacy orders to all units as scheduled.
• Delivers x-ray, EKG, and patient charts as per schedule established.
• Assists only with patients transfers from patient bed to stretcher or wheelchair. Must do this only when nurse/clinician is present.
• Responds in a timely and professional manor to all related calls for porter service and as directed by the Facility Support management.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Qualifications

Grade 12/GED required.

Previous experience in a health care setting is an asset.

Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral requests.

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent Full-Time position, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information

$17.9075- $19.3699 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

Criminal Record Check

Proof of education & training certifications

Proof of any additional required qualification

Valid registration with the relevant licensing body

Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation

Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit – UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.