Posted 2 months ago
Unit Aide - Emergency
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Unit Aide for its emergency department to provide personal care and minor nursing support under a Registered Nurse. The work covers patient comfort and hygiene, transport by wheelchair or stretcher, and general unit upkeep. Candidates need a recognized Nursing Assistant program and BC Care Aide registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and comfort, hygiene and toileting support to patients
- Carry out minor nursing procedures under Registered Nurse direction
- Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher
- Restock work areas and clean equipment not handled by Housekeeping
- Assist with emergency blood collection from the lab
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus a recognized Nursing Assistant program or equivalent experience
- Registration with the BC Care Aide registry
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to organize work and deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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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) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.
Reports to the Patient Care Manager or designate. Under direction from a Registered Nurse conducts personal care and minor nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs of the patient according to established policies and procedures. Carries out related patient care duties such as applying warm blankets, assisting with patient nutrition, assisting with toileting, or emptying drainage catheters as required. Performs duties related to the general maintenance of the department such as restocking the work areas, cleaning equipment and work areas not attended to by Housekeeping, and reporting malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse. Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher to designated areas. Assists in the collection of blood and blood products from the lab in emergency situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or 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/JD451.pdfJournal
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