Nursing Unit Clerk & Care Coordination

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform various clerical duties in patient care. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and experience in the role. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and medical terminology required.
• Completion of a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties in a patient care area.
• Transcribe and process physician orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and tests.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to organize work

Keyboarding at 50 wpm

Education

Grade 12

Nursing Unit Clerk program

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Nova Scotia is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform various clerical duties in patient care. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will have Grade 12 education, medical terminology knowledge, and experience in the role. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.