Posted Tuesday, 10/13/2026

Role Overview

In healthcare, safety and empathy go hand in hand. As a Casual Patient Watch Security Officer, you will provide a vital safety net for vulnerable patients in healthcare facilities across Cumberland County. Your primary focus is continuous, one-on-one observation to ensure patients remain safe, calm, and supported during their hospital stay.

When patient watch duties are not actively required, you will support general facility security operations. This includes patrolling hospital grounds, monitoring access points, assisting visitors, and helping clinical teams maintain a secure, respectful environment. This position offers flexible, on-call work for individuals who are reliable, attentive, and passionate about supporting their local community.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour

Medical and dental insurance coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

On-demand daily pay options for flexible access to earnings

Company-paid Nova Scotia Security License

Free uniforms provided, including a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance

Fully covered specialty training program (UOF/MOAB) with a six-month commitment

Clear pathways for internal advancement and professional development

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means maintaining constant visual awareness, treating every patient with dignity, and acting as a dependable presence for healthcare staff. You will help build a peaceful environment where clinical teams can focus on healing.

Patient Observation and Safety Duties

Maintain direct, continuous observation of assigned patients to prevent self-harm, falls, or injury.





Monitor changes in patient behavior and communicate concerns promptly to medical and security staff.

Use calm, empathetic verbal communication to reassure patients and de-escalate stressful situations.

Follow clinical instructions, hospital safety protocols, and privacy standards at all times.

Maintain accurate, timely written records of observations and incidents.

General Healthcare Security Duties

Patrol hospital hallways, entrances, parking areas, and grounds to deter safety hazards.

Control facility access points to ensure restricted areas remain secure.

Greet patients, visitors, and staff, providing helpful direction and courteous customer service.

Respond to emergency codes, security calls, and fire alarms alongside hospital leadership and emergency services.

Complete clear, factual daily activity reports and incident logs.

Schedule and Mobility

This is a casual, on-call position designed to cover operational needs across healthcare facilities throughout Cumberland County (with Amherst as the primary listed hub). Hours and shift availability vary depending on hospital demand.

Shift Types: Variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Location: Multiple hospital sites across Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Travel Requirement: Daily travel between facility locations is required.



You must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle access.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Valid driver's license and consistent access to a personal vehicle.

Willingness and ability to travel to different hospital sites throughout Cumberland County.

Eligibility to obtain a Nova Scotia Security License.

Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.

Fluent spoken and written English skills for clear report writing and emergency response.

Ability to hold or complete Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications prior to start.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Prior experience in security, customer service, healthcare, or related public safety roles.

Training and Certification Details

Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications are required for this role. If you do not currently hold these certifications, training is provided prior to onboarding. While the prerequisite training hours are unpaid, the full cost of the courses is covered by the company with a six-month availability commitment.

Why Join Our Team?

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