Posted 5 days ago
Perioperative Assistant
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Perioperative Assistant to support the operating room team by transporting clients, setting up equipment and maintaining supplies in a high-volume surgical environment. The role requires a Nursing Assistant Program credential and BC Care Aide registry registration. Duties include lifting and positioning clients and cleaning equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Transport and escort clients to and from required areas
- Set up and position equipment in operating room suites
- Assist staff with lifting, positioning and transferring clients
- Maintain supplies and clean equipment and storage areas
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus Nursing Assistant Program graduation or equivalent
- Registered with the BC Care Aide registry
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively and organize work
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and under general supervision, the Perioperative Assistant is a member of an integrated care team by performing duties such as transporting/escorting clients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, moving, setting up and positioning a variety of equipment within the operating room suites, assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting, positioning and transferring of clients and maintaining supplies for designated areas, and cleaning equipment and storage areas as required within a high volume operating room environment. Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and other items as assigned and operates a facsimile and/or photocopier as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5083.pdfJournal
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