Nursing Unit Assistant

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) invites applications for a casual Nursing Unit Clerk position at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role supports patient care areas by transcribing physicians orders, coordinating appointments, and handling communications between departments and with visitors and callers.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12, completion of a Nursing Unit Clerk program and at least one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program completed.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physician orders.
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Skills

Communication skills

Typing 50 wpm

Keyboarding

Organizational skills

Computer applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

RJH

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.