Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSH
Department: 3002655 FMS Porter Escort
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 4 position(s)
Union Status: Support Bargaining Unit – NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 5-May-21
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.
Nova Scotia Health 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 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
Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Porter Services, Porter provides an escort, transfer, transportation and delivery service as requested. This may include patients, specimens, medications, medical documents and equipment.
Qualifications
- Grade 12/GED required.
- Must be proficient in verbal and written skills and have the ability to interact well with staff, patients and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and solve minor problems.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.
Hours of Work
Casual Relief positions.
Salary Information
$17.8183 – $19.2735 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 – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.
Nova Scotia Health (NSH) 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.
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