Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Nursing Unit Assistant! In this rewarding role, you will support the delivery of client care by performing essential clerical and receptionist functions. You will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring that client needs are prioritized and that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently. With a commitment to health and wellness, this organization offers comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a dynamic team setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• 1 year of recent, related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties to support client care delivery.
• Maintain client charts and coordinate appointments.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Typing Speed (40 w.p.m.)

Ability to Operate Equipment

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk Program

Tools

Computer Software Applications

Job description

Salary

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 to join the team at qathet General Hospital. 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 & 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?

• 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.

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 Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.