Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care operations. This role is critical in ensuring effective communication within the unit, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in keyboarding, and the ability to work effectively with others. Join a team where patient and staff safety is a shared priority, and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality and safety in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and coordinate patient appointments.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.31 - $28.31

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Dec. 2 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.