Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform reception and clerical duties in a dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include managing patient interactions, scheduling, and supporting Operating Room activities. Candidates should possess Grade 12 education and relevant experience. This casual position offers an hourly rate of $28.31 CAD.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• Recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and clerical duties including answering telephones and receiving visitors.
• Compile records of Operating Room activities and adjust the schedule using software tools.
• Provide office support as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding speed

Organizational skills

Computer software utilization

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

as required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.31 - $28.31

Paid FTE

n/a

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

Jun. 24 2025

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.