Nursing Unit Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a part-time Nursing Unit Clerk at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role supports patient flow and administrative tasks in the unit, ensuring timely transcription of orders and efficient communication with care teams.

The position requires Grade 12 and a Nursing Unit Clerk program with at least one year of related experience, along with strong keyboarding (50 wpm) and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians orders and communicate with other departments and hospitals.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests and receive results.
• Receive and direct visitors and answer phones.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts and perform keyboarding and data entry.

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

VGH ER NUA

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

10:00-17:00, 17:00-23:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.75

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

53.08

Planned Start Date

Jul. 22 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 19 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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. 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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.