Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada seeks a Nursing Unit Clerk to manage clerical duties in a patient care area. Responsibilities include transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates should have Grade 12 education and complete a Nursing Unit Clerk program, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role requires effective interaction with staff and patients, alongside data entry tasks within a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.
• Maintain patient charts and perform data entry.

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Proficiency in computer software

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year recent related experience or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2764.pdf