Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Perform clerical duties related to the operation of a patient care area.
Act as a communication link for the unit.
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 Aug. 17 2026 Location Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) VGH PACU Unit Clerk PT Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 09:00-15:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.73 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 55.0 Planned Start Date Aug. 10 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 31 2028 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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 education.
Medical terminology training.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program.
One year of 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
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.