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Utility Worker - Medical Device Reprocessing

IWK Healthabout 18 hours ago
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
CA$22 - CA$23/Hourly
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance

About the role

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 223315Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII  Department: OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HIType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Support PositionPosting Closing Date: 13-Jul-26About the Opportunity   Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department, the Utility Worker supports the efficient operation of the department. Duties include pick-ups of soiled items from patient care areas, deliveries of clean items to patient care areas, unloading washers, drying patient care items and distributing decontaminated OR instrumentation within the department, documentation of work, and interacting with patient care areas.About You   We would love to hear from you if you have the following:  

Grade XII with excellent reading and writing skills Effective communication skills Ability to work independently Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding atmosphere Recent experience handling blood and body fluids and knowledge of routine practices Previous experience and theoretical knowledge of proper method of working in an area of decontamination and sterilization of patient care items WHIMS Certification Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Successful candidate required to take and successfully pass a functional assessment to determine the physical capabilities to do the job. Physical Demands:  Repetitive bending, repetitive lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 30 pounds, repetitive pushing and pulling carts. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours  

Permanent Full-time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekend and holidays Travel to various sites may be required A skill test will be included as part of the selection process Compensation and Benefits   $21.68 - $23.36 Hourly   Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.   What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health   Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.   From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.   Once You've Applied   Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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