NURSING UNIT CLERK

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after 4 weeks

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Nursing department. The role involves transcribing physicians’ orders, coordinating tests and appointments, handling visitors, answering phones, and maintaining patient charts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The successful candidate will have a Nursing Unit Clerk certification and proven clerical experience in a clinical environment, with strong data-entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Nursing Unit Clerk certification.
• Proven ability to transcribe and process physicians’ orders accurately.
• Experience coordinating tests, appointments and results.
• Strong data entry and chart maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders and communicate with departments.
• Coordinate appointments, tests and results; direct visitors and answer phones.
• Maintain patient charts and perform keyboarding/data entry tasks.
• Serve as communication link within the unit and with external facilities.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal relations

Physical stamina

Typing 50 wpm

Work organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 + Nursing Unit Clerk program + 1 year related experience

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required for this position.

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 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC).

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600 000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. 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, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• 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.