Interior Health·Penticton, British Columbia
Prioritize, process, coordinate, and transcribe physicians' orders.
Act as a communication link for the unit.
Schedule, book, and coordinate patient or resident appointments.
Assemble and maintain patient or resident charts.
Input patient or resident data and transcribe information into relevant systems.
Perform keyboarding, data entry, filing, statistical reporting, and report preparation.
Deliver and pick up items and maintain unit supply levels.
Prepare and maintain meeting minutes.
Maintain timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submit entries to payroll systems.
Observe patient or resident call signals and relay messages to appropriate personnel
Penticton Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Penticton BC! Hours of work are days, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT ✅ What to Include with Your Application Please ensure your application includes: 1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details. 2. Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion 3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience) 4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience 5. Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position How will we help you grow? Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way. What Will You Work On? In this role you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, such as:
Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders;
Acting as a communication link for the Unit;
Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments;
Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputs patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems;
Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes;
Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems;
Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today! Qualfications Education, Training & 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.
Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 40wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted).
Grade 12 education.
Medical terminology.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Administered five-minute typing certificate of at least 40 words per minute completed within the last 48 months from an approved institution.
Resume and cover letter 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.