Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room - (216752)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk. The role involves various reception and clerical duties, requiring effective communication skills and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education and knowledge of medical terminology. This position emphasizes safety and quality improvement in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Medical terminology knowledgeable.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and clerical duties.
• Receive visitors and answer telephones.
• Compile records of Operating Room activities.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective writing communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Proficiency in computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

Medical terminology certification

Nursing Unit Clerk program

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.