Nursing Unit Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to support patient care in a busy unit. Join a dedicated healthcare team with flexible shifts, on-call coverage, and opportunities for growth.

The role involves coordinating orders, acting as a communication link, scheduling patient appointments, and maintaining charts and data across systems. Competitive wages and employer-paid training accompany shift premiums and support programs.

Responsibilities

• 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 time-keeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel.

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support quality patient care? Ponderosa Lodge is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join our dedicated healthcare team in Kamloops, BC. If you're organized, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday; 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00.

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT.

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. 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?

• 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 time-keeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems;
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada.