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IWK Health Centre

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Halifax
  • 5d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma, Continuing Care Assistant certification, recent BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Healthcare experience, especially with pediatrics, is a plus.
  • You will support an interdisciplinary team by assisting with patient care, communication, vital signs, diagnostics, and providing comfort under the supervision of RNs during 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
  • Graduate from an approved Continuing Care Assistant program and Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification required.
  • Active registration with the mandatory Continuing Care Assistant Registry required.
  • Current successful completion of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate.
  • Previous healthcare experience is an asset.
  • Previous experience working in a pediatric environment is an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to accept direction and supervision.
  • Demonstrated professional and mature manner.
  • Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability within scope of employment.
  • Demonstrated initiative within the scope of their employment.
  • Ability to respond to physical demands (i.e. support during ambulation).
  • Demonstrated interest in continuing education.

Responsibilities

  • Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us.
  • Reporting to the Manager of the Emergency Department, Trauma Program, and Atlantic Canada Poison Centre, the Care Team Assistant is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/families.
  • The individual in this role supports the work of LPNs, RNs, NPs, and Physicians.
  • The Care Team Assistant is responsible for providing a range of direct care and indirect care services to support the care of patients and their families during their journey in the ED.
  • This includes, and not limited to, communication with patients/families, assisting patients to diagnostic imaging, comfort measures, procedure assistance, navigation assistance, and collecting vital signs.
  • These services are provided under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with their designated college’s supervision guidelines.
  • The type of supervision (direct or indirect) will depend on the complexity of the task or procedure assigned, the stability of the patient and the skill level of the Care Team Assistant performing it.
  • Hours of Work
  • Rotating schedule, 12-hour shifts - including days, evenings, nights on weekday, weekends, and holidays.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Care Team Assistant, Emergency Department.

What organization is offering this position?

IWK Health is offering this position.

What are the employment type and status for this role?

The position is a Temporary Hourly Full-Time long-assignment (100% FTE) until the designated end date.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

What is the expected start date for this position?

The expected start date is as soon as possible (ASAP).

What is the compensation range for this role?

The compensation for this position ranges from $23.7076 to $26.6027 per hour.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum high school diploma or GED, graduation from an approved Continuing Care Assistant program, active registration with the Continuing Care Assistant Registry, and current completion of the BLS Program are required.

Is previous healthcare experience considered an asset?

Yes, previous healthcare experience is considered an asset, and experience in a pediatric environment is also beneficial.

What type of schedule will the Care Team Assistant be working?

The Care Team Assistant will be working a rotating schedule, including 12-hour shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested applicants can apply through the IWK Health job portal before the closing date of October 8, 2024.

Is there a preference given to current employees for this position?

Yes, preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Will IWK Health accommodate applicants during the assessment process?

Yes, if selected for an assessment, applicants have the right to request accommodation by discussing their needs during the assessment process.

IWK Health Centre

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, NS dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador. As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes. MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships