Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team at Qathet General Hospital in Powell River, British Columbia. This role involves providing clerical support to enhance client care, including transcribing orders, maintaining client charts, and coordinating appointments. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Qualifications

• Grade 12, medical terminology, and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of recent related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support client care through clerical/receptionist functions.
• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders.
• Communicate with other departments and coordinate client appointments.
• Assemble and maintain client charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Keyboarding (45 wpm)

Education

Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

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

Come work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Nursing Unit Assistant at VCH seeks a dedicated team member to join the team at Qathet General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-based environment and support client care through clerical/receptionist functions.
• Place client and family needs above all other concerns.
• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders.
• Communicate with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation.
• Arrange client tests and receive results.
• Receive visitors, answer the telephone, and prioritize requests.
• Assemble and maintain client charts, and arrange 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.

About Powell River, B.C.

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River offers outdoor adventure, cultural amenities, world-class art galleries, dining, and festivals. It is an adventure destination with kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge & 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.
• Keyboard speed of 45 wpm.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

Hours of work may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, 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 available to employees and families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

Vancouver Coastal Health values equity, diverse teams, and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.