Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Nursing Unit Assistant, where you'll provide essential clerical support in client care. This role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, managing appointments, and ensuring efficient operations within the hospital environment. Comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture await you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including dental and pension plan

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports available for employees and families

Award-winning recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience or equivalent education.
• Must have medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical/receptionist functions supporting client care.
• Transcribing and processing physicians' orders.
• Maintain client charts and manage appointments.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Organize Work

Keyboarding

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Graduated from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31/Hr. - CAD $28.31/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant join the Purdy Pavilions team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work in a team based environment and perform clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.
• Place client/family needs above all other concerns.

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as:

• Transcribing and processing physicians’ orders.
• Communicating with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation.
• Arranging client tests and receiving results.
• Receiving visitors and answering the telephone, and prioritizing requests.
• Assemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges.
• Perform timekeeping functions and compile statistics.
• Type and distribute a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials.
• Maintain an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensure filing systems are maintained.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & 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 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.