Saint John Patient Care Attendant 2 (3025) PCN 9251599

Location: Saint John area (Horizon), _Patient Care Attendant - Saint John Area, New Brunswick - Casual

Competition #: 168375 External

Posted: October 29, 2026

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

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: 5BN Cardiac Services

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: Casual

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, subject to change as per operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)

Salary: 26.8180 to 28.5076 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a))

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

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- 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:

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- 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:

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- 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 workplace 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.

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