Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 42,705; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Clerk for CVH 4 Psychiatric Inpat/PICU across multiple sites. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and managing patient charts.

Qualifications include Grade 12 and completion of a Nursing Unit Clerk program, with recent related experience preferred. CR C RC check required; salary is $30.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion is required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• Strong communication and typing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and communicate with other departments.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests and results.
• Receive and direct visitors and answer phones; maintain patient charts and data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Keyboarding 50 wpm

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Grade 12

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

CVH 4 Psychiatric Inpat/PICU

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Jul. 31 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.