Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to join their team. This vital role involves a variety of reception and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth operations within the healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing visitor interactions, handling phone inquiries, and maintaining accurate records for the Operating Room. This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient and staff safety while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. If you have a passion for healthcare and possess strong organizational skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and clerical duties including answering phones and receiving visitors.
• Compile records of Operating Room activities and adjust the Operating Room slate.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Keyboarding (50 wpm)

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Windows

Outlook

ORSOS

Job description

Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00, 07:15-15:15, 09:00-21:00, 10:00-22:00, 14:45-22:45

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$28.31 - $28.31

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jan. 7 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 7 2025

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.