Nursing Unit Clerk, Float

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Nursing department in Prince George. Under supervision, the Nursing Unit Clerk performs clerical duties such as transcribing physicians' orders, coordinating with departments, arranging tests and receiving results, answering phones, and maintaining patient charts.

Certification as a Nursing Unit Clerk is required. Shifts include evenings and nights (15:00–23:00, 23:00–07:00) on a rotating schedule; candidates need Grade

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with medical terminology and Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe and process physicians' orders and act as a communication link for the Unit with other departments and hospitals.
• Coordinate patient appointments and arrange tests, receiving results and updating records.
• Receive and direct visitors, answer telephones, and maintain patient charts with accurate data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Typing 50 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Unit Clerk certification

Grade 12

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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Evenings, Nights - 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00, Rotating

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

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.