Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health in Powell River is seeking a Nursing Unit Assistant to provide clerical and receptionist support within a client and family centred care model. You will transcribe and process physicians' orders, coordinate client appointments and transportation, arrange tests and manage charting and admissions.

Other duties include answering phones, receiving visitors, maintaining filing systems and inventory, and producing routine reports.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of Nursing Unit Clerk program with related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient keyboarding (45 w.p.m.) and ability to use computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical/receptionist functions to support client care.
• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders; coordinate appointments and transportation.
• Assemble client charts; arrange admissions and discharges; manage timekeeping and reports.
• Answer phones, receive visitors, maintain filing and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing 45 wpm

Organization

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Medical terminology

Grade 12

1 year related experience

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, works in a team based environment and performs clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care. Places client/family needs above all other concerns. The Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties, transcribes and processes physicians’ orders, communicates with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation, arranges client tests and receives results, receives visitors and answers the telephone, and prioritizes requests. Assembles and maintains client charts, arranges for client admissions and discharges, performs timekeeping functions, compiles statistics, types and distributes a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials utilizing computer systems and software relevant to the job, maintains an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensures filing systems are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & 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. Knowledge, Skills & 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 45 w.p.m. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026. Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email. We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.