Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency

Close Date Location Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) SPH ER Clerk Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 13:00-21:00, 15:00-23:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.68 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 48.50 Planned Start Date Apr. 20 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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. Reporting to the Nurse manager, performs a variety of clerical functions related to patient documentation, including computerized admission, in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsible for receiving and forwarding all non auto-attendant telephone calls in the absence of the switchboard/receptionist.

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/JD167.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU