NURSING UNIT CLERK

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Employer-paid training

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant/Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Nursing department in Prince George, BC. The role involves transcribing physicians’ orders, coordinating with other departments, arranging tests, and maintaining patient charts while providing frontline communication and data entry services.

Qualifications include Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk certification, with related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 and Nursing Unit Clerk program completion with related experience or equivalent
• Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required
• Booking and scheduling experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders
• Coordinate communications with other departments and hospitals
• Coordinate appointments and arrange tests and receive results
• Receive and direct visitors and answer telephones
• Assemble and maintain charts and perform data entry

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Typing 50 wpm

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 & Nursing Unit Clerk program

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Administrative Assistant/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.

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 is required. Booking and scheduling clerk experience is an asset.

Qualfications

• 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:

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!

• 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.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:

• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants