Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations within the patient care area, where effective communication and organizational skills are paramount. The successful candidate will play a key part in transcribing physician orders, coordinating patient appointments, and maintaining patient charts. With a focus on quality and safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess the necessary skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physician orders and coordinate appointments.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk Program

Job description

Lady Minto Hospital - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): ER

Multi-Site: No

Travel Requirement: None

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0700-1900 / 1900-2300

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $28.31 - $28.31

Paid FTE: N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: N/A

Planned Start Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. This includes duties such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.