Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in New Brunswick seeks a Nursing Unit Clerk to support operations in a patient care area. This role entails transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 education, completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and relevant experience. Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency in keyboarding and computer software are essential. Join a team committed to patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology.
• Experience as a Nursing Unit Clerk or equivalent.
• One year of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication link for the unit.
• Transcribe and process physician orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Proficiency in computer software

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA.

Shift: 0800-1600. Vacancy type: Casual.

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, this role performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. Responsibilities include acting as a communication link for the unit by transcribing and processing physician orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and answering telephone calls. The candidate also assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of 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.