Nursing Unit Assistant - (223247)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform various clerical duties related to patient care. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating patient appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate has completed Grade 12, possesses medical terminology knowledge, and has recent related experience. Strong communication, organizational skills, and typing ability of at least 50 words per minute are essential. Join a dedicated team focused on quality and safety in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Medical terminology knowledge is essential.
• One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for patient care operations.
• Act as a communication link for the Unit.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to carry out duties

Typing speed of 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

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 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.