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Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health

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#Criminal Record Check#Courtenay#Nursing Unit Assistant#Nursing Unit Clerk#medical terminology#Comox Valley Hospital#data entry#clerical duties#patient charts
#visitor reception
#physicians orders
#keyboard 50 wpm
CasualOn Site2-5 yrsCA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR

Location

Courtenay, British Columbia

Salary

CA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR

Quick overview

  • Act as a communication link for the unit by transcribing and processing physicians orders.
  • Communicate with other departments and hospitals.
  • Coordinate patient appointments.
  • Arrange patient tests and receive results.
  • Receive and direct visitors.
  • Answer and manage telephone inquiries.
  • 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.
  • Keyboarding ability at 50 wpm.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.
  • Criminal Record Check required (CRC required)
Grade 12Medical terminologyGraduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk programTelephone 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 appointmentsArranging patient tests and receiving resultsUtilizing computer software applicationsPatient chart assembly and maintenanceAbility to carry out physical duties

Job description

Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) CVH 3A Medical Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time na Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 7 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) 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 Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU

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