Porter - Porter Services

Job summary

The Porter is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients, medications, lab specimens, equipment, and charts. They must work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and providing respectful care.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 226694Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: FMS Porter Services SSType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80%) x 1 Union: CUPE Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 29-Sep-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Porter is responsible for providing transportation services for patients, medications, lab specimens, equipment, and charts in a safe and efficient manner.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Grade 12/GED required Previous healthcare work experience required; portering experience an asset Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, families other health care providers and staff sensitivity and confidentiality in a respectful and caring manner Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritize required Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a team environment as well as the ability to work independently is required Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, staff, and the district is required Basic computer skills an asset Current WHMIS certification is required Recent NVCI training / certification considered an asset Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent Part-time position; 60 hours biweekly Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $21.68 - $22.94Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Porter is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients, medications, lab specimens, equipment, and charts. They must work collaboratively within a team environment while maintaining patient confidentiality and providing respectful care.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 or GED and previous healthcare work experience. Current WHMIS certification is required, and additional training such as NVCI is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient transportation
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Computer skills
• WHMIS certification
• NVCI training
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Transportation
• Porter
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners