Your Opportunity:
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Surgery Relief Team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides relief (float) staff to 9 Surgery units. The Surgery Program serves the Orthopedic, Plastic, Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Trauma, General, and Bariatric Surgery, Urology, Oral Maxillofacial patient groups, and includes 12 Surgical Observation beds. This Health Care Aide - Surgery Float Pool will work in Unit 22 with high volume day surgery Ophthalmology patients, plus an inpatient group consisting of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and General Surgery patients. The Surgery program is a dynamic and fast paced adult acute care program dedicated to best practice in providing patient and family centered care. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary collaborative care team in accordance with AHS Values, hospital policies and nursing care standards. The Health Care Aide provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Health Care Aides within the Surgery program participate in the delivery of quality patient care by providing services necessary for the physical and emotional well-being and comfort of the patient. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, assisting in the delivery of quality patient care to meet patient's hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs by obtaining and documenting height and weight, assisting with ADLs, lifting, transferring, and mobilizing patients, transporting patients, equipment and specimens to other areas of the hospital, as well as maintaining the inventory of supplies. Physical demands of the job involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, twisting, walking, and lifting weights up to 25 kg.
Description:
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team, providing personal assistance by supporting activities of daily living and delivering support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers across the continuum of care in home, community, and health care facilities. You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation, and safety needs; assist with organized activities or programs; and observe and report on patients' mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under the supervision of a regulated health professional, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, while supporting effective communication with patients and health care professionals. PLEASE NOTE: Until a new hire provides proof of HCA certification, they will be paid at the uncertified pay grade in accordance with the AUPE AUX Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Health Care Aide
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Union: AUPE AUX
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Unit and Program: RAH Relief Program Support
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Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.00
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Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: Varies
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Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
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Shifts per cycle: Varies
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off: Other
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Minimum Salary: $26.43
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Maximum Salary: $29.58
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration or practice permit with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) as a Health Care Aide, along with proof of education or completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current BLS-HCP taken within the last 12 months is required - issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Basic computer and email skills are required. English language proficiency (verbal and written). Organizational and time management skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Ability to perform job duties independently while working in collaboration with team members. Ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and work conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience or practicum in an Acute Inpatient Unit is preferred.
