Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care - (198195)

Island Health; Parksville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support resident care operations. The role involves clerical duties, effective communication with departments, and maintaining resident charts. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in various software applications.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to the operation of a resident care area.
• Act as a communication link for the Unit by processing physicians' orders and coordinating resident appointments.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to interact effectively

Keyboarding speed of at least 50 words per minute

Strong organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Proficiency with various computer software applications

Education

Grade 12 education

Graduation from a recognized 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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Resident Care or designate, and under general supervision, this role involves performing a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a resident care area. Responsibilities include 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 answering telephones. The position also involves assembling and maintaining resident charts, performing keyboarding and data entry, and adhering to organizational policies, procedures, standards, and relevant regulations and legislation.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12 education, knowledge of 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

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Keyboarding speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Proficiency with various computer software applications.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD2758.pdf.