Nursing Unit Assistant - (219510)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties essential for patient care operations. The role requires effective communication and organization skills, along with a Grade 12 education and certification in medical terminology. Candidates should have the ability to work with various computer applications and a background in patient care. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to patient care operations.
• Transcribe and process physician orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.
• Maintain patient charts and manage communications.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating equipment

Using computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology certification

Graduation from 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 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.