Unit Assistant

Job summary

The Unit Assistant provides essential support to the surgical nursing unit by managing reception and clerical tasks. Additionally, the role involves portering patients and performing cleaning duties to maintain the unit environment.

Job details

Position #: 116153 Expected Start Date: November 22, 2026 Union: SEIU Facility: Royal University Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Surgical Nursing Unit - Unit 5000 RUH Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.71 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 9 shifts of 11.78 hours per 4 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78) Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 8 $20.780 to $22.240 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Provides support to a unit/department by performing reception, clerical, portering and cleaning duties. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Medical Office Administration Diploma Competencies * Organizational skills * Interpersonal skills * Intermediate - Computer skills * Intermediate - Keyboarding skills * Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently Other Information * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Unit Assistant provides essential support to the surgical nursing unit by managing reception and clerical tasks. Additionally, the role involves portering patients and performing cleaning duties to maintain the unit environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Medical Office Administration Diploma and demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proficiency in computer and keyboarding tasks is required, along with the ability to work independently.

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Reception
• Clerical
• Portering
• Cleaning
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Keyboarding skills
• Communication skills
• Independent work
• Office Administration
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Clerical Works
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Perioperative Nursing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Unit Assistant
• Staffing Assistant
• Personnel Clerks
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

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