Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room

Close Date Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) VGH OR NUA Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:15-15:15, 14:45-22:45 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 1.00 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Apr. 22 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jul. 31 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Manager or designate. Performs a variety of reception, clerical, and office support duties such as receiving visitors, answering telephones, typing a variety of technical and non-technical material, timekeeping, compiling and providing records of Operating Room activities, and adjusting the Operating Room slate by using word processing and software tools such as Windows, Outlook, and the Operating Room Scheduling and Operative System (ORSOS).

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience 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 at 50 wpm
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD169.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU