Nursing Unit Assistant - (223249)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk. The position involves performing clerical duties essential for patient care, such as transcribing physicians' orders, communicating with departments, and maintaining patient charts. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, complete a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role requires the ability to work effectively in a busy environment and manage patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Act as a communication link for the Unit.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.
• Maintain patient charts and perform data entry.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform job duties

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Using computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

One year's recent related experience

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.