Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking a part-time Nursing Unit Clerk for multi-site, 0.44 FTE, temp assignment.

You will support patient care areas by transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, arranging tests, receiving results, handling visitors, and performing data entry with attention to accuracy and privacy.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 educational foundation and completion of a Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• Experience with medical terminology and hospital unit clerical duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians orders and communicate with departments and hospitals.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests; receive results.
• Direct visitors and answer telephone calls; assemble and maintain patient charts.
• Perform keyboarding and data entry duties as part of unit operations.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & Written

Keyboard 50 wpm

Organization

Equipment operation

Computer software

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Travel Requirement

No

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30, 15:30-21:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.44

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

31.46

Planned Start Date

Sep. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 6 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.