Nursing Unit Assistant: Patient-Centric Admin & Care Support

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team at Qathet General Hospital in Powell River, British Columbia. This role involves providing clerical support to enhance client care, including transcribing orders, maintaining client charts, and coordinating appointments. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Qualifications

• Grade 12, medical terminology, and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of recent related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support client care through clerical/receptionist functions.
• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders.
• Communicate with other departments and coordinate client appointments.
• Assemble and maintain client charts.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Keyboarding (45 wpm)

Education

Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

A health services provider is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team at Qathet General Hospital in Powell River, British Columbia. This role involves providing clerical support to enhance client care, including transcribing orders, maintaining client charts, and coordinating appointments. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively in a team environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.