Island Health·Campbell River, British Columbia
Assist patient care staff by transporting patients to various destinations within hospital.
Perform some general clerical duties as required.
Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with Island Health values and strategic direction.
Report to the Manager or designate and utilize a computerized dispatch system
Close Date Location Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required/TBD Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $29.24 - $29.24 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jun. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, and utilizing a computerized dispatch system, the Patient Porter assists patient care staff by transporting patients to various destinations within hospital. Performs some general clerical duties as required and maintains a clean and tidy work area.
Grade 10 plus one year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to type.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment such as a computerized electronic dispatch system.
Criminal Record Check required (CRC)
Market context
Patient porter roles in British Columbia are typically in steady demand across hospitals and care facilities because patient flow, transport, and unit support are essential to daily operations. Competition often comes from candidates who can combine strong communication, teamwork, physical stamina, and basic typing skills, while meeting the stated education and experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to show safe patient-handling experience and reliable coordination.