Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care - (222054)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cumberland House is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical duties within the resident care area. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating appointments and tests, and maintaining resident charts. Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma, complete a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and possess effective communication skills. An essential position focused on patient and staff safety, offering an opportunity to ensure quality and safety in care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required, along with medical terminology knowledge.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program is essential.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for the resident care area.
• Act as a communication link by transcribing and processing orders.
• Coordinate resident appointments and tests.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating related equipment

Utilizing computer software

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Nursing Unit Clerk program

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.