Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; Presencial; CAD 41.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Courtenay is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk for a temporary, part-time assignment starting Sep 21 2026. The role supports patient care areas by transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and handling communications across departments.

You will assemble patient charts, perform data entry, and greet visitors while ensuring accuracy and patient safety. Shifts: 07:00-15:00 or 14:00-22:00; 0.58 FTE; hourly rate $30.03.

Formación

• Grade 12 with medical terminology and nursing unit clerk program graduation.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Equivalency may be considered for suitable candidates.

Responsabilidades

• Transcribe and process physicians orders; act as unit communication link.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests; receive results.
• Communicate with other departments and hospitals; direct visitors and answer phones.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts; perform keyboarding and data entry.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Organization

Keyboarding

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Educación

Grade 12 with medical terminology

Nursing Unit Clerk program grad

1 year related experience or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00, 14:00-22:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.58

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

41.25

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 17 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.