Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room - (222443)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo seeks a Nursing Unit Clerk to handle reception and clerical duties. The ideal candidate has at least Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and experience in office support. Responsibilities include answering phones, typing materials, and managing records for Operating Room activities. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with medical terminology.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year's recent related experience or an equivalent education/experience combination.

Responsibilities

• Receive visitors and answer telephones.
• Type technical and non-technical material.
• Compile records of Operating Room activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Typing at 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Operating equipment

Computer software applications

Education

Grade 12

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.