Surgical Services Aide (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

The Surgical Services Aide Will be working for the Surgical Services Department.  This position will play a vital role in supporting the staff in the department.  In this multifaceted role, the Aide is responsible for carrying out tasks to ensure the staff have the necessary equipment and/or supplies available to them to carry out their duties.

The Surgical Services is comprised of three (3) OR theatres, six (6) stretcher bays in PACU (Post Anesthetic Care Unit), five (5) chair Day Surgery Unit.  LWDH partners with surgeons/visiting Specialists who offer a broad range of surgical services (General Surgery/Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Urology, Gynecology, Cataracts, Dental and Maxillofacial).

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Current certificate in BLS (within 12 months) an asset
• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload with good time management skills
• Demonstrate the ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team and seek assistance as necessary
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Confirm ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing and/or walking most of the shift
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.