Duties:

• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process in assisting in the planning of care for patient.

• Provides the essential care needs of each patient, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, mobility, nutrition, ambulation, care of the patient’s personal environment and other care needs as indicated by the care plan.

• Contributes to the psycho-social needs of patients by assisting them in programs and activities; encouraging and promoting independence; encouraging participation in programs designed to meet physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social needs; respecting a patients’ personal property.

• Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of a patient.

• Ensures that the patient’s environment is kept orderly and clean.

• Contributes to the efficient and competent management of the unit by attending and participating in patient rounds; reporting accurately observations made on patients to the nurse; recording on appropriate work sheets; answering phone and taking messages; attending scheduled in-service sessions; accounting to the nurse the whereabouts of all patients in his/her care.

• Provides constant care to appropriate patients.

• Is compliant with legislative, organizational and departmental regulations, standards and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Qualifications:

• Personal Support Worker certification from an approved college program.
• Competence in BCLS.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of patient care requirements and equipment specific to the clinical area

Ability:

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including extended standing, walking, lifting and climbing using proper technique.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of nursing staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and core values.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

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This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Post Details

Post Date

April 30, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Closing Date

May 5, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Posting ID

308-393-2026

Spots Available

1

Job Code

US027.8

Department

Acute Medical Surge 1B

Rate

$29.93 to $30.44 hourly

Shift

Shift Work

Status

Temporary Part Time

Union

Part Time Unifor Service