Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

A health care organization in Kelowna is seeking a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to perform essential clerical duties in a patient care setting. The ideal candidate will manage communication, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records. Applicants must hold a Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate and have strong keyboarding skills. Join our team and explore your growth opportunities in one of Canada’s beautiful regions.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least one year’s recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• 5-minute typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution within the last 48 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient/resident care operations.
• Prioritize, process, and transcribe physicians’ orders.
• Schedule and coordinate patient/resident appointments.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Communication

Data entry

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Job description

Kelowna General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Kelowna, BC!

Hours of work: rotating days and evenings, 07:00 to 15:00, 12:30 to 20:30

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

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, inputting patient/resident data, and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts, or electronic health record systems;
• Performing clerical duties like keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels, and documenting meeting minutes;
• Maintaining timekeeping records for staff and submitting/entering them into payroll systems;
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relaying messages to the appropriate personnel.

What should your application include?

• A 5-minute typing test (40+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details.
• A Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate
• Your Resume outlining at least one year’s recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and your preferences for on-call, casual work (e.g., days of the week).

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