Job Description

Close DateLocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0730-1530/1530-2300Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$28.31 - $28.31Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateJun. 25 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient 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. Maintains patient statistics and completes assigned administrative regulatory and statutory duties related to inpatient and extended leave psychiatric care. Utilizes a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and computerized applications. Assembles and maintains patient charts.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 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 Additional information for applicantsThis is a Nursing Unit Assistant Position - Applicants must hold a certificate of trainingAdditional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAFacilities SubsectorAffiliation/UnionHEU

Island Health