Nursing Unit Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cranbrook, B.C. is looking for a Casual Nursing Unit Clerk to handle clerical duties and support patient care. This role offers flexible hours and various responsibilities, including data entry, communication with medical staff, and scheduling. Ideal candidates have a Nursing Unit Clerk certificate and relevant experience. Join a supportive team in one of Canada's beautiful regions and enjoy competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm from a recognized institution.
• Recent related experience of one year or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and transcribe physician orders.
• Act as a communication link for the unit.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments.
• Maintain patient charts and database entries.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Maintain timekeeping records.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Data entry

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Grade 12

Job description

East Kootenay Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Clerk to join their team in Cranbrook, B.C.

Hours of work are: days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00

What To Include With Your Application

• Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
• Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion
• Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
• Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?

Duties

• Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders;
• Acting as a communication link for the Unit;
• Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments;
• Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputs patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems;
• Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes;
• Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems;
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel.

If you are an experienced Nursing Unit Assistant and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!