Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 34,129 - 48,608; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is looking for a Nursing Unit Clerk at Campbell River Hospital. This casual role involves a range of clerical duties such as transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates should have Grade 12 education and complete a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program with relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, organize work efficiently, and possess the physical ability to perform the duties. This position requires a commitment to patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

Grade 12 and recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year recent related experience

Job description

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Jul. 13 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.