Island Health·Nanaimo, British Columbia
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Perform reception, clerical, and office support duties for the Operating Room.
Receive visitors.
Answer telephones.
Type technical and non-technical material.
Perform timekeeping.
Compile and provide records of Operating Room activities.
Adjust the Operating Room slate using word processing and software tools (Windows, Outlook, ORSOS)
Close Date Jul. 20 2026 Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-12:30 / 15:30-19:30 / 07:30-15:30 / 12:30-18:45 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.60 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 42.40 Planned Start Date Jul. 20 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 Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Manager or designate. Performs a variety of reception, clerical, and office support duties such as receiving visitors, answering telephones, typing a variety of technical and non-technical material, timekeeping, compiling and providing records of Operating Room activities, and adjusting the Operating Room slate by using word processing and software tools such as Windows, Outlook, and the Operating Room Scheduling and Operative System (ORSOS).
Grade 12.
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 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)
Market context
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