Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to support resident care operations. In this vital role, you will perform various clerical duties, ensuring effective communication between departments and maintaining resident charts. Your contributions will enhance patient and staff safety, aligning with the organization's commitment to quality care. If you possess strong communication skills and a passion for healthcare, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and medical terminology knowledge required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a resident care area.
• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and maintain resident charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Utilizing computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

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.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2758.pdf