Overview
Nursing Unit Assistant Jobs in Saanich, British Columbia at Vancouver Island Health Authority
Close Date
Mar. 11 2024
Location
Saanich Peninsula Hospital – Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
1130-1630
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Regular PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$27.48 – $27.48
Paid FTE
0.70
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
50
Planned Start Date
Mar. 18 2024
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
Additional information for applicants
Position will be Monday to Friday, 1130-430, no stats or weekends.
Additional Clauses
Vaccination 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 CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU
Title: Nursing Unit Assistant
Company: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Location: Saanich, British Columbia
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