Student Summer Employment Opportunities

Req ID: 175108
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Status: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Are you a motivated student looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare this summer? Nova Scotia Health is excited to offer summer employment opportunities for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field. Join our dynamic team and contribute to improving the health and well-being of Nova Scotians while developing valuable skills and knowledge that will shape your future career in healthcare. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals, engage in diverse healthcare settings, and make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with Nova Scotia Health this summer.

Applicants must be:

at least 16 years of age at the time of hire and currently enrolled in Grade 10, 11 or 12 and have previous relevant work experience
or have graduated with a High School diploma/GED
or are currently enrolled in or seeking enrollment in a post-secondary educational institution

The following positions are available, including a brief description:

Laundry Worker
- Ensure continuous processing of soiled and clean laundry and linen products.
Porter
- Provides an escort, transfer, transportation and delivery service as requested.
Unit Aide
- Responsible for ordering, stocking and maintaining all supplies and equipment to meet the needs of patients in their designated work area.
- Must have completed Grade 12
Utility Worker in Housekeeping/Environmental Services
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas.
Health Support Aide
- Responsible for daily routines of care to support patients/clients with activities of daily living.
- Must have completed Grade 12.
Utility Worker or Restaurant Worker in Nutrition & Food Services
- Works in the patient and retail food service setting.
NS Health Ambassadors
- Responsible for promoting and building awareness on how to access care, and the services and programs available at NS Health.
Research Student Aide
- The Research Student Aide contributes to a particular research study or division by assisting with study administration by providing general administrative support, shipping items, generating reports from databases, and data entry.
- Must have completed Grade 12 and are currently enrolled in post-secondary student in an undergraduate or community college program.
Human Resource Students
- The Human Resource Students may spend time within various components of HR contributing to a particular project or assisting with general administrative support, having the opportunity to experience first-hand the organization's HR related issues and challenges.
- Must have completed Grade 12 and are pursuing education and training specifically in the field of human resource management.

Facility Profiles

Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities, zones and communities:

Please refer to our ‘Locations’ page for more detailed information on our facilities, http://www.nshealth.ca/locations and https://www.novascotia.com/map for more detailed information on the surrounding communities

What We Offer

Hourly rate starting at $19.26 + 11% in lieu of vacation and benefits
Hourly rate of $15.20 - $19.20 + 4% in lieu of benefits for Research Aide positions
Casual relief opportunities with flexible work schedule
Opportunity for advancement within the organization once you complete your education
Variety of shifts available including days, evenings, nights, weekend and holidays

Once You Apply

You will be asked your preference on location and position once you select 'Apply Now' with a series of screening questions.
As applications are being reviewed by a Recruiter you will be matched with available opportunities and contacted by a Recruiter and/or Hiring Manager.
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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Contact Us!

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs and communities, please contact us! recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

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