Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk in Parksville, Canada. The role involves performing clerical duties in a patient care area, such as transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, maintaining patient records, and effectively communicating with staff and visitors. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, complete a Nursing Unit Clerk program, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position is vital for ensuring quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and medical terminology.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication link for the Unit by processing physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

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, assembling and maintaining patient charts, and performing 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.