Nursing Unit Assistant - (214964)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform essential clerical duties within a patient care area. The role involves transcribing orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates should have grade 12 education, a recognized nursing unit clerk program, and strong communication skills to ensure patient and staff safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acts as a communication link by processing physicians' orders.
• Coordinates patient appointments, tests, and maintains patient charts.
• Receives and directs visitors and answers telephones.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Keyboarding speed of 50 wpm

Proficiency in various computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized 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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, this position performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. Responsibilities include acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians' orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, and answering telephones. The role also involves assembling and maintaining patient charts, as well as keyboarding and data entry.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology, graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and one year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Keyboarding speed of 50 wpm.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency in various computer software applications.

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