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Psychiatry Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia

CA$30 - CA$30/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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About the role

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 telephones.

Maintain patient statistics.

Complete assigned administrative regulatory and statutory duties related to inpatient and extended leave psychiatric care.

Utilize computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, email, and computerized applications).

Assemble and maintain patient charts

Close Date Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) NRGH PIC PES NUA Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1530/1500-2300 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.95 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 67.50 Planned Start Date Aug. 1 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, patient 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. Maintains patient statistics and completes assigned administrative regulatory and statutory duties related to inpatient and extended leave psychiatric care. Utilizes a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and computerized applications. Assembles and maintains patient charts.

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/JD2912.pdf Additional information for applicants This is a nursing unit assistant position (NUA) Must have NUA certificate. This is a mostly evening heavy line with only a few day shifts. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU

Requirements

Grade 12.

Medical terminology.

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.

NUA certificate required.

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 (working with or having access to children or vulnerable adults)

  • Grade 12
  • Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
  • Medical terminology
  • Email
  • Spreadsheet
  • Word processing
  • Clerical duties
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Operating related equipment
  • Dealing effectively with others
  • Organizing work
  • Keyboarding at 50 wpm
  • Computerized applications
  • Coordinating patient appointments
  • Arranging patient tests and receiving results
  • Assembling and maintaining patient charts
  • Communication with other departments and hospitals
  • Transcribing and processing physicians' orders
  • Visitor reception and telephone answering
  • Maintaining patient statistics
  • Administrative regulatory and statutory duties

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$30 - CA$30/hr
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This opening is listed as part_time.

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Market context

BC nursing roles remain in steady demand

In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.

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