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Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia

CA$30 - CA$30/hrPart Time0-2 yrsPosted 4 hours ago
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Nursing Unit Assistant · CA$30 - CA$30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -27% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Victoria, British Columbia (CA$41.42/hr, n=297)
  • 302 similar openings in the Victoria area · median CA$41.42/hr
CA$19.00/hr · p10p90 · CA$60.00/hr
this role: CA$30.03/hrmedian CA$41.42/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 297 posted nursing roles in Victoria, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Victoria, British Columbia median for nursing roles.

Perform clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area.

Transcribe and process physicians' orders.

Communicate with other departments and hospitals.

Coordinate patient appointments.

Arrange patient tests and receive results.

Receive and direct visitors.

Answer telephones.

Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Perform keyboarding and data entry

Close Date Sep. 2 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:30-19:45 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.18 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 12.6 Planned Start Date Sep. 21 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 (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.

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/JD2764.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU

Requirements

Grade 12 education.

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 effectively with others.

Physical ability to perform the duties.

Ability to keyboard at 50 words per minute.

Ability to organize work.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Ability to use a variety of computer software applications

  • Grade 12
  • Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
  • Medical terminology
  • Data entry
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Operating related equipment
  • Computer software applications
  • Patient chart management
  • Keyboarding at 50 words per minute

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
CA$30 - CA$30/hr
Location
Victoria, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Island Health

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

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Market context

Support role with steady hospital demand

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.

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