Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Nursing Unit Clerk in Parksville, British Columbia. The role requires effective communication and clerical skills to support patient care operations within a health facility. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education and relevant experience or training. This full-time position emphasizes patient & staff safety as a priority, while the candidate works closely with medical staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology, with one year of recent related experience.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication link for the Unit by processing orders and coordinating appointments.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts while performing data entry responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

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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 answering telephone calls. 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.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2764.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Location: Parksville, British Columbia, Canada