Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? The Municipality of Clare is seeking applications for a full-time permanent Patient Attendant (PA) role at the Clare Health Centre (CHC).

ABOUT THE JOB

General Information and Work Environment:

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Reports to the CHC Manager.
• Indoor, fast pace, medical office environment.
• The CHC takes pride in offering a clean, healthy, and professional work environment for all its staff.
• Work hours are between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and occasionally on holidays and Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. – noon (approx. once / month). Work shifts occurring on Saturdays and holidays are scheduled on a rotational basis. Note: the CHC is closed on New Year's Day, Easter, Labour Day, and Christmas.
• Any additional hours worked are to be presented as paid leave.

Position Summary:

The Patient Attendant will contribute to the overall success of the CHC by providing high quality services to all patients. The PA is one of the first points of contact when patients visit the CHC. Here are some of the duties:

• Escort patients to appropriate treatment rooms.
• Take average blood pressure readings and vital signs on all patients.
• Ensure cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and exam rooms.
• Document all observations and results in patient's electronic record.
• Perform ECGs, eye exams or other basic procedures when required for patients seeing on-call physician.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies.

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications and Training:

Education:

• High school diploma and continuing care certificate, or other post-secondary education in a related field.

Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum one year experience working in direct patient care and taking vital signs preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Possession of a valid CPR / First Aid / Medical First Responder certification (or willingness to obtain certification prior to beginning).
• High level of confidentiality.

ABOUT THE CLARE HEALTH CENTRE

The CHC was built in 2008 and is owned and operated by the Municipality of Clare. The building is currently under expansion, the main level section being complete. The CHC is often considered an exemplary model of primary health care, in which health care providers rent space in the building and support staff are municipal employees. At the CHC, we take pride in offering quality primary health care services to our community every day!

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The annual salary scale for this position is $41,768 to $52,621.
• Attractive pension plan with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan (including medical, dental, long-term disability, critical illness, life, accidental death, and dismemberment coverages).
• Employees of the Municipality of Clare receive two weeks (10 working days) of paid vacation during their first two years of employment, with an additional week (15 working days) of paid vacation starting at the beginning of their third year of employment. Additional vacation allowances are available thereafter, in accordance with the Employee Policy Manual.

CLOSING DATE & APPLICATIONS:

Submit your resume and cover letter along with the names of three references no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to the undersigned:

In person to:
Chantal Pottier, Clare Health Centre Manager
8559, Highway 1
Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia 
B0W 2K0
By e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

A copy of the job description can be requested from the above-mentioned contact.

The Municipality of Clare is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its workplace and hiring practices. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the application or hiring process, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Accommodation requests will be treated confidentially.

We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.