Nursing Unit Assistant - (205451)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to manage clerical duties in a patient care area. The role involves communication with medical staff, coordinating patient appointments, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and experience in a similar role. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• One year recent related experience in a patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Keyboarding

Interpersonal Skills

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. The role also involves assembling and maintaining patient charts and performing 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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2764.pdf