REGISTERED CARE AIDE, MED SURG

##### **Position Summary**

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Follow the path to an exciting career as a Registered Care Aide at Haida Gwaii Hospital.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide provides resident care in accordance with resident-centred care philosophy and established regional and facility policies and procedures. As part of the multidisciplinary team and under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Registered Care Aide performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to resident care duties relating to activities of daily living, including personal, social, physical and recreational needs. Transports residents and performs clerical duties.

**Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry**

**Shift Rotation/Hours of work:** Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 14:00 to 22:00 (rotating)

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Interior Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

##### **Qualifications**

• Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

**Skills and Abilities:**

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

**Where you will be working:**

**Facility:**

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through **Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre - Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay**

**Community:**

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through **Daajing Giids**

**More about Northern Health**

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

**What Northern Health Has to Offer You!**

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

**Important Application Information**

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

**International Applicants**

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

##### **Comments**

###### **Competition #:**

05742027

###### **Employee Type:**

RELIEF FULL TIME

###### **Bargaining Unit:**

HEU

###### **Facility:**

HAIDA GWAII HOSP/HLTH

###### **Location:**

Daajing Giids, BC

###### **Department:**

HGH COMBINED MED/SURG

###### **Reports To:**

MANAGER

###### **Hourly Wage:**

$31.64

###### **Close Date:**

MAY 01, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT