Nursing Unit Assistant - (203015)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care operations. The role involves clerical duties, communication with departments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and training in medical terminology, along with effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Keyboarding

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

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 telephones. They also assemble and maintain patient charts and perform 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.