Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to enhance patient care operations. In this vital role, you will perform essential clerical duties, ensuring effective communication within the unit and coordinating patient appointments and tests. Your expertise in medical terminology and ability to maintain patient charts will contribute significantly to patient safety and care quality. If you are organized, possess strong communication skills, and are passionate about supporting healthcare delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes patient and staff safety while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a Nursing Unit Clerk program required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Act as a communication link for the unit and coordinate patient appointments.

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform job duties

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Utilizing computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year recent related experience

Job description

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.