Unit Assistant - UA-Surgery-GD2-Orthopedic Trauma/Spine

Requisition ID

• 404669
• Position
• Number: 20016315
• Posting
• End
• Date:
• June 17, 2026
• City:
• Winnipeg
• Employer:
• Shared
• Health
• Site: Health Sciences Centre Department /

Unit: GD2 Orthopedic Surgery Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $22.475, $23.136, $23.816, $24.515, $25.238, $25.982, $26.748 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, RN, RPN, and/or LPN, the Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care as directed. The Unit Assistant demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit. Experience Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Minimum grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required. Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course required.

• Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following: Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.

• We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.
• If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
• Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
• This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
• Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
• We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
• Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.