Nursing Unit Assistant - (221720)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties within a patient care area. You will play a key role in transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and assembling patient charts. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education, knowledge of medical terminology, and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program completion. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively under supervision are essential. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physician's orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.