Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a part-time Nursing Unit Clerk to support the operating room and reception functions. You will handle patient flow, answer calls, and process documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, a Grade 12 education, and completion of a Nursing Unit Clerk program, with at least one year of related experience. This position emphasizes safety, quality care, and efficient scheduling in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program with one year of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Experience with reception, timekeeping, and office tasks in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive visitors and answer telephones.
• Type a variety of technical and non-technical material.
• Timekeeping and compiling/providing operating room records.
• Adjust the Operating Room slate using ORSOS.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Physical ability

Typing 50 wpm

Work organization

Equipment operation

Computer applications

Education

Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

ORSOS Scheduling System

Windows

Outlook

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-12:30 / 15:30-19:30 / 07:30-15:30 / 12:30-18:45

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.60

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

42.40

Planned Start Date

Jul. 20 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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.

Reports to the Manager or designate. Performs a variety of reception, clerical, and office support duties such as receiving visitors, answering telephones, typing a variety of technical and non-technical material, timekeeping, compiling and providing records of Operating Room activities, and adjusting the Operating Room slate by using word processing and software tools such as Windows, Outlook, and the Operating Room Scheduling and Operative System (ORSOS).

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.