Perioperative Assistant
- Company: Island Health
- Location: South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) Victoria, BC, CA V8Z 5G5
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-11-02
Close Date
Location
South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) - Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
V1 SI Surgical Centre OR
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0730-1530, 0800-1600
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$31.64 - $31.64
Paid FTE
0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
0
Planned Start Date
Nov. 5 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and under general supervision, the Perioperative Assistant is a member of an integrated care team by performing duties such as transporting/escorting clients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, moving, setting up and positioning a variety of equipment within the operating room suites, assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting, positioning and transferring of clients and maintaining supplies for designated areas, and cleaning equipment and storage areas as required within a high volume operating room environment. Picks up and delivers equipment, supplies and other items as assigned and operates a facsimile and/or photocopier as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5083.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU