Nursing Unit Assistant - (211824)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care operations. In this vital role, you will be responsible for a variety of clerical tasks, including transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Your effective communication skills and ability to work well with others will be key in ensuring a smooth operation within the unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality care in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on the healthcare experience for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and medical terminology required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Coordinate patient appointments and manage communication links.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year related experience

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.