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Unit Attendant - Emergency

@ Covenant Health

Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Covenant Health is hiring a casual Unit Attendant for its Emergency unit at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton. The role stocks, restocks, cleans and ports equipment, supplies and patients under the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement. Pay is $20.45 to $22.30 per hour, with varying days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

  • Stock and restock equipment and supplies
  • Clean and decontaminate equipment
  • Port equipment and patients
  • Prepare reprocessed items for delivery

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent required
  • Prior Unit Attendant experience in acute care
  • WHMIS knowledge and experience
  • Understanding of sterilization and microbiology
  • Emergency Department experience preferred

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2026-10-30
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2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS
EducationHigh school (required)

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Covenant Health

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Full company description

On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

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People associated on LinkedIn
1,908
Reported office locations
  • 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
  • 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
  • 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
  • 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
  • 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
  • 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
  • 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
  • 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
  • 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
  • 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
  • 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
  • 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
  • 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
  • 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
  • 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
  • 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
  • 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
  • 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
  • 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Covenant Health Canada
Specialties
  • Acute Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesAcute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! This posting will be used to fill up to 3 positions.

Description:

The Unit Attendant supports the department by performing the tasks of stocking, restocking, cleaning, and portering of equipment, supplies, and patients. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

  • Classification:
  • Unit Attendant
  • Union:
  • COV CUPE 41
  • Unit and Program:
  • Emergency
  • Primary Location:
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 05-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Casual/Relief
  • Date Available:
  • 16-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • Varies
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • Varies
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • Varies
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off:
  • Other
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $20.45
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $22.30
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or recognized equivalent required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous Unit Attendant Experience in Acute Care required. Knowledge and experience with the WHMIS program is required. Ability to understand parameters of sterilization and apply microbiological principles. Ability to apply the characteristic properties of chemicals to the cleaning/decontamination process. Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions for cleaning, delivery of reprocessed items. Ability to understand processing requirements to organize workload with a minimum of supervision. Ability to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments and medical supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Emergency Department experience preferred.

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