Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
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 and answer telephone calls.
Assemble and maintain patient charts.
Perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities
Close Date Jan. 26 2026 Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 10:00-17:00, 17:00-23:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.63 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 45.0 Planned Start Date Jan. 26 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
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.
Grade 12 plus medical terminology and 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 with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties.
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 required (CRC required)
Market context
In British Columbia, Nursing Unit Assistant roles are commonly tied to ongoing hospital and unit operations, so demand is often strongest where patient flow and clerical coordination are constant. This role is competitive because employers look for a mix of formal training, recent related experience, and strong communication skills to keep unit records, messages, and workflow organized. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show medical terminology knowledge and recent unit-based experience.