NURSING UNIT CLERK, EMERGENCY

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dawson Creek is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Emergency department. Responsibilities include transcribing and processing physician orders, coordinating patient appointments, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary Nursing Unit Clerk Certification and have experience in clerical duties. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider during an exciting transition to a new, larger facility in 2027. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Nursing Unit Clerk Certification is mandatory for the position.
• Experience in clerical duties related to patient care is required.
• Ability to coordinate patient appointments and communicate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians’ orders.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests.
• Maintain patient charts and perform data entry.

Skills

Clerical duties

Communication skills

Data entry

Patient care coordination

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk Certification

Job description

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

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and working under general supervision, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians’ orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient/resident appointments, arranging patient/resident tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, telephone answering, assembling/maintaining patient/resident charts and performing keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

Nursing Unit Clerk Certification Is Required For This Position.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 07:30 to 15:30, 15:30 to 23:30, Rotating

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek And District Hospital Is a Full Service Community Hospital That Provides Service To Dawson Creek And Surrounding Communities. It Has 31 Acute Care Beds And 15 Regional Adult Psychiatric Beds. Dawson Creek Is The Orthopaedic Trauma And Surgical Centre For The Northeast Region Of BC. Services Include

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting Specialists Including

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 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. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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