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Porter Escort - Porter Services

  • Halifax, NS, Canada

$ 21.68 - $23.36 Hourly · Internship

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$ 21.68 - $23.36 Hourly
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Req ID: 227814

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: FMS Porter Escort

Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 8

Union: NSGEU Support Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Porter Services, Porter provides an escort, transfer, transportation and delivery service as requested. This may include patients, specimens, medications, medical documents and equipment.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade 12/GED required
  • Must be proficient in verbal and written skills and have the ability to interact well with staff, patients and the general public
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and solve minor problems
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Casual Relief, no guaranteed hours
  • Shifts may include days evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$ 21.68 - $23.36 Hourly

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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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Responsibilities

Provide escort, transfer, and transportation services as requested. Deliver patients, specimens, medications, medical documents, and equipment.

Requirements

A Grade 12 diploma or GED is required, along with proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with staff, patients, and the public. Applicants should be able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and solve minor problems; additional language skills are an asset, with French preferred.

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Patient Escort
  • Patient Transfer
  • Transportation
  • Delivery Services

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Logistics
  • Transportation

Keywords

  • Porter Services
  • Patient Escort
  • Patient Transfer
  • Patient Transportation
  • Delivery Services
  • Specimens
  • Medications
  • Medical Documents
  • Medical Equipment
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Grade 12
  • GED
  • French
  • Healthcare
  • Hospital

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