NURSING UNIT CLERK

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Nursing department. Under supervision, you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a care area, including transcribing physicians’ orders and coordinating with other departments.

You will also handle visitor reception, phone calls, chart maintenance, data entry, and ensuring smooth communication within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Act as communication link for the unit, transcribing and processing physicians’ orders.
• Coordinate appointments, arrange tests and receive results; receive and direct visitors.
• Answer telephones, assemble and maintain charts, and perform keyboarding and data entry duties.

Job description

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