Nursing Unit Assistant: Care Coordination & Admin

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Wellness services

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Nursing Unit Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will perform clerical duties, transcribe orders, coordinate appointments, and manage charts and admissions while maintaining a patient- and family-centered approach.

Strong communication, keyboarding skills, and ability to work in a team are essential. Grade 12 and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program are required, with related experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation and completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• Related experience may be considered as asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical/receptionist functions to support client care delivery.
• Transcribes and processes physicians’ orders and coordinates appointments.
• Assembles and maintains client charts; arranges admissions and discharges.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Typing 40 wpm

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks a Nursing Unit Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will perform clerical duties, transcribe orders, coordinate appointments, and manage charts and admissions while maintaining a patient- and family-centered approach.

Strong communication, keyboarding skills, and ability to work in a team are essential. Grade 12 and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program are required, with related experience considered an asset.