Nursing Unit Clerk

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental care

Municipal pension plan

Vacation 4 weeks

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Pre-Surgery Screening department. The role involves transcription of physicians' orders, coordinating appointments, tests, and results, and serving as a communication link across departments. Certification is required.

Shifts are Tuesday and Wednesday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00, with duties performed in Dawson Creek's hospital facilities as part of an expanding regional health system.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with medical terminology background.
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and communicate with departments.
• Coordinate appointments, arrange tests and receive results.
• Receive and direct visitors, answer telephones, and maintain charts.
• Perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.
• Act as a communication link for the unit.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Keyboard 50 wpm

Organization

Equipment operation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Pre-Surgery Screening department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a care area. These duties include acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians' orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, assembling and maintaining charts, and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required for this position.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Tuesday and Wednesday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Qualifications

• 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 50 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Where you will be working

Facility: Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.