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Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health

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#Victoria BC#Nursing Unit Assistant#Nursing Unit Clerk#medical terminology#data entry#clerical duties#Royal Jubilee Hospital#keyboard at 50 wpm#patient charts
#visitor reception
#Criminal Record Check (CRC)
#patient care area
TemporaryOn Site2-5 yrsCA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR

Location

Victoria, British Columbia

Salary

CA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR

Quick overview

  • Perform clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area under general supervision.
  • Act as a communication link for the unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders.
  • Communicate with other departments and hospitals.
  • Coordinate patient appointments and arrange patient tests.
  • Receive and direct visitors and handle telephone answering.
  • Assemble and maintain patient charts.
  • Perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities

Requirements summary

  • Grade 12 education.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
  • One year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal effectively with others.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties.
  • Ability to keyboard at 50 wpm.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
  • Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
Grade 12Medical terminologyGraduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk programClerical dutiesTelephone answeringOperating related equipmentDealing effectively with othersOrganizing workKeyboarding at 50 wpmKeyboarding and data entryCommunication (verbal and written)Transcribing and processing physicians ordersVisitor reception and directionCoordinating patient appointmentsUtilizing computer software applicationsArranging patient testsReceiving and directing results

Job description

Close Date Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 13:00-21:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.47 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 33.75 Planned Start Date May. 4 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 1 2027 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 the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area. This includes duties such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

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/JD2764.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

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