Nursing Unit Assistant - (218434)

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

Job summary

A health service provider in Nanaimo is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to handle clerical duties in a patient care area. Responsibilities include communication with physicians, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, relevant training, and effective communication skills. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and medical terminology.
• Recent experience in a relevant role or equivalent training.
• Keyboarding at a minimum of 50 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Act as a communication link for the unit.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Overview

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.