Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority, at Cairnsmore Place in Duncan, BC, is seeking a Nursing Unit Assistant for Long-Term Care (234871). The role supports patient care, coordinates tests, and serves as the unit's communication link.

The position is regular part-time (0.53 FTE) with a $30.03 hourly rate and a 09:00–13:00 shift. Start date is Sep 21, 2026; CRC is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology with Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of recent related experience.
• Equivalent education/training combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and communicate with other departments.
• Coordinate resident appointments and arrange resident tests and results.
• Receive visitors and answer telephone; maintain resident charts.
• Perform keyboarding and data entry; follow policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Physical ability

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk program (with Grade 12 and medical terminology)

One year related experience or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care - (234871)

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0900-1300

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.53

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

40

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Resident Care or designate, and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a resident 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 resident appointments, arranging resident tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains resident charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities. Follows organization's policies, procedures and standards and governing regulations and legislation.

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.

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