Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to join their team. In this role, you will be a vital communication link within the resident care area, performing essential clerical duties to ensure smooth operations. Your responsibilities will include transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining resident charts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. Join a team that prioritizes patient and staff safety while contributing to a caring and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and completion of Nursing Unit Clerk program required.
• 1 year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a resident care area, including transcribing orders.
• Coordinate resident appointments and maintain resident charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

1 year related experience

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.