Nursing Unit Assistant

Island Health·Duncan, British Columbia

CA$30 - CA$30/hrTemporary Part Time 0-2 yrsPosted 3 hours ago

Practice for this role

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 Duncan, British Columbia (CA$41.42/hr, n=30)

30 similar openings in the Duncan area · median CA$41.42/hr

CA$30.03/hr · p10p90 · CA$44.35/hr

this role: CA$30.03/hrmedian CA$41.42/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 30 posted nursing roles in Duncan, British Columbia rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

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

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 duties.

Act as a communication link for the patient care unit

Close Date Sep. 9 2026 Location Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 07:30-19:30, 13:45-21:00 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.03 - $30.03 Paid FTE 0.87 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 62.17 Planned Start Date Sep. 2 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jan. 1 2027 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

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 FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. 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.

Criminal Record Check required

Grade 12
Recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
Medical terminology
Data entry
Interpersonal skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Work organization
Operating related equipment
Computer software applications
Keyboarding at 50 wpm
Patient chart maintenance

Posting details

Employment type: Temporary, Part Time
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: CA$30 - CA$30/hr
Location: Duncan, British Columbia
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

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.