Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 1257807

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Patient Care Attendant - Saint John Area, Recent Brunswick - Permanent Part Time

Competition #: 168054 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

Closes: November 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: 5CS Family Medicine

Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: 0.7

Schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 26.8180 to 28.5076 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Patient Care Attendant 2 (PCA 2) is an actively engaged member of the health care team who may support care delivery within an acute care environment or as part of a family health team, while delivering a high standard of patient care. The PCA 2 works within their specified scope of employment under the direction and in collaboration with Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

QUALIFICATIONS

- High school graduation or GED equivalency.
- Personal Support Worker certificate/course (minimum six months duration or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- CPR/BLS for health care professionals.




- Ability to attend work on a regular basis and ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Patient Care Attendant 2 is responsible for:

- Assisting with all activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, elimination, mobilizing/transferring, and dressing)
- Performing routine patient monitoring (skin integrity assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, proactive patient rounding)
- Obtaining and recording patient data (weight, height, intake, output, vital signs)
- Gathering supplies and assisting with procedures
- Performing delegated patient care interventions
- Escorting/portering patients to other departments
- Responding to call bells and notifying RN/LPN as required

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

- Communication
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Relations
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (Canada)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Canada