Island Health·Courtenay, British Columbia
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.
Arrange patient tests and receive results.
Receive and direct visitors and answer telephones.
Assemble and maintain patient charts.
Perform keyboarding and data entry responsibilities
Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) CVH 4 Psychiatric Inpat/PICU Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required 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. 31 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.
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 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.