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Unit Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba

CA$22 - CA$27/hrPart TimeTemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago
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Unit Assistant · CA$22 - CA$27/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -48% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Winnipeg, Manitoba (CA$42.99/hr, n=250)
  • 285 similar openings in the Winnipeg area · median CA$42.99/hr
  • 9 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
CA$5.85/hr · p10p90 · CA$76.50/hr
this role: CA$22.48/hrmedian CA$42.99/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 250 posted nursing roles in Winnipeg, Manitoba rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 48% below the Winnipeg, Manitoba median for nursing roles.

The Unit Assistant acts as a member of the health care team, assisting with patient care and providing basic supportive care under the supervision of nursing staff. They are responsible for performing physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, and transporting patients and equipment.

Requisition ID: 409983

Position Number: 20039099

Posting End Date: September 7, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: GD4 Medicine Program

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date

End Date: 11/06/2026 - 01/03/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

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.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum grade 10 education and successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course. Previous patient care experience is preferred, and the role requires a satisfactory criminal records check and abuse registry checks.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Lifting
  • Patient care
  • WHMIS compliance
  • Equipment handling
  • Workload prioritization
  • Routine practices
  • Patient transport
  • Supportive care
  • PHIA compliance

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time, Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$22 - CA$27/hr
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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.

Market context

Manitoba ICU nursing roles stay competitive

In Manitoba, ICU nursing roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals need registered nurses who can manage high-acuity patients and respond to changing clinical needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current CRNM registration, post-graduate ICU preparation or equivalent experience, and mandatory BLS Level C registration. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your ICU training and registration details before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.

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