Nursing Unit Assistant

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Training program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ponderosa Lodge in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to support patient care operations. The role involves clerical duties, data entry, and coordinating physician orders within a busy unit.

You'll join a dedicated healthcare team that values organization, compassion, and reliability. Shifts range from 07:00–15:00 or 08:00–16:00, with flexibility for short-notice coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Graduation from Nursing Unit Clerk program and medical terminology.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent.
• Typing certificate showing 40 wpm within last 48 months from an approved institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for patient care areas, including processing and transcribing physicians’ orders.
• Act as a communication link for the unit.
• Schedule and coordinate patient/resident appointments.
• Enter and maintain patient data in systems (MARS, Kardex, CarePlan, EHR).
• Maintain timekeeping records for staff and payroll submissions.
• Observe and relay patient/resident call signals to the appropriate team.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Clerical duties

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

1 year related experience

Typing certificate 40 wpm

Tools

MARS

Kardex

CarePlan

EMR/EHR

Job description

Position Summary

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

What to Include with Your Application

Please ensure your application includes:

1. 1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
2. 2. Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion
3. 3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
4. 4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
5. 5. 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?

In this role you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, such as:

• 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.

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. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

Education, Training & Experience:

• Grade 12,
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk Program and Medical Terminology, Plus
• One year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 40wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).