Nursing Unit Assistant - (222595)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties related to patient care operations. Responsibilities include processing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program qualification. Recent experience is preferred, and this role demands effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Act as a communication link by processing physician orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Keyboarding speed of 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software usage

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

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.