Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Nursing Unit Assistant for the Gorge Road Hospital in Victoria, BC, a temporary part-time position. You will perform clerical duties in resident care, transcribe physicians' orders, direct visitors and manage charts, under supervision.

Qualifications include a Nursing Unit Clerk program with relevant experience or equivalent, strong communication, organization, and computer skills. The role emphasizes patient and staff safety and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Medical terminology

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care - (235682)

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.67

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

47.50

Planned Start Date

Oct. 19 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 19 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.