Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC, is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join the team. Shifts run days Monday to Friday with multiple start times.

The role offers the chance to gain experience in a busy unit and to grow within the organization, with casual hours ranging up to 37.5 per week and opportunities to transition to permanent roles. Responsibilities include processing physicians’ orders, coordinating patient care, scheduling appointments, maintaining charts, and handling

Qualifications

• Typing test with a minimum of 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months
• Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience or equivalent
• Nursing Unit Clerk certificate or proof of program completion

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; inputting data into systems
• Clerical duties including data entry, filing, statistics reporting and minutes
• Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submitting to payroll
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relaying messages to staff

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk certificate/program

Tools

MARS

Kardex

CarePlan

Electronic health records

Job description

Royal Inland Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Kamloops BC!

Hours of work are days Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 13:00, 08:30 to 16:30

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

What To Include With Your Application

Please ensure your application includes:

• 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.

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?