Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to patient and staff safety! This role involves performing essential clerical duties in a dynamic patient care environment. You will serve as a vital communication link, ensuring smooth operations by transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and managing patient charts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a keen ability to organize work effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a busy environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology required.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physician orders and coordinate patient appointments.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational Skills

Computer Software Applications

Physical Ability

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk Program

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

Rotating

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.31 - $28.31

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Dec. 24 2024

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.