Unit Supplies Coordinator - Patient Care Supply

Requisition ID: 411752 Position Number: 20078186 Posting End Date: October 6, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Health Sciences Centre - 820 Sherbrook St - GA059 Department / Unit: Patient Care Supply Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/09/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $23.793, $24.491, $25.212, $25.954, $26.720, $27.509 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the direction of the Manager, Health Services Supply: Assumes the responsibility for assuring that adequate levels of patient care supplies required are maintained and accessible to health care providers. Responds to requests and inquiries from patient care providers that may arise from changing patient needs, emergent or urgent medical situations and the use of specific medical supplies. Prioritizes requests and takes appropriate action on own initiative and/or refers request to immediate supervisor when required. Reports any difficulties in obtaining medical/surgical supplies or equipment to the respective Manager of Health Services and/or the Manager of Health Services Supplies and/or purchasing. Monitors and replenishes inventory, including: medical surgical supplies and non-capital equipment (excluding forms and office supplies). Establishes quotas for ward inventory and places order by computer on a regularly scheduled basis, adjusting for changes in demand. Maintains on demand stock inventory levels to be determined with or by request of the Manager of Health Services. Receives and verifies the accuracy of receipts against orders placed. Investigates any discrepancies in the supplies received or pricing with the appropriate party (i.e. warehouse, purchasing, or finance) and follows up on the resolution of these discrepancies. Exercises independence of action in the course of daily responsibilities, making decisions on own initiative in the performance of required duties. Assists in the coordination of the removal and replacement of recalled items as well as items on trial and evaluation. Ensures that urgently required medical supplies are ordered and received on a stat basis. Experience Two years material management experience in a health care setting with previous experience with medical/surgical supplies required. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. Courses in inventory management and medical terminology preferred. Must complete recognized WHMIS training and participate in relevant seminars and on the job training on the Clinical Supply Chain Information System. Customer service courses/seminars preferred. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing required. Effective mathematical skills required. Demonstrated customer service skills essential. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills required as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work under stressful working conditions and to prioritize working responsibilities effectively and to manage time efficiently. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must have the ability to acquire and maintain extensive knowledge of a large variety of products and their uses as well as their locations. Familiarity with the functions of purchasing, receiving and the logistics wi…

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