Nursing Unit Assistant

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Penticton is looking for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant. Responsibilities include coordinating patient appointments, processing physicians’ orders, and performing clerical duties like data entry. Ideal candidates possess a Grade 12 education and a Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate. This role offers the opportunity to grow within the organization and enjoy competitive wages along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid training

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm from a recognized institution.
• Grade 12 education plus one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and transcribe physicians’ orders.
• Act as a communication link for the unit.
• Schedule patient appointments and maintain records.

Skills

Typing (minimum 40 wpm)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Job description

Penticton Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Penticton BC!

Hours of work are 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday.

What To Include With Your Application

• Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
• Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion
• Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
• Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position

How will we help you grow?

Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer‑paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On?

Duties

• Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders;
• Acting as a communication link for the Unit;
• Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments;
• Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputting patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems;
• Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes;
• Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submitting to payroll systems;
• Observing patient/resident call signals and relaying messages to the appropriate personnel.

If you are an experienced Nursing Unit Assistant and want to be challenged in your role, come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!