Nursing Unit Assistant

Join to apply for the Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA), Mental Health role at Vancouver Coastal Health4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA), Mental Health role at Vancouver Coastal HealthJob Title Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA), Mental HealthWork SiteTertiary Mental Health Assessment and Treatment, Willow Pavilion, Vancouver General Hospital Status Temporary Full TimeStart Date As soon as possible until approximately January 2024Salary $25.51 per hourHours0800 - 1600 (Flexible start time available)Days off Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidaysReference# 177154-ancCome work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant join the team at the Willow Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our teamAs a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you willWork in a team based environment and perform clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.Place client/family needs above all other concerns.Perform a variety of clerical duties such astranscribing and processing physicians’ orderscommunicating with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportationarranging client tests and receiving resultsreceiving visitors and answering the telephone, and prioritizing requestsAssemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges.Perform timekeeping functions and compile statistics.Type and distribute a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials.Maintain an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensure filing systems are maintained.About Willow Pavilion (vgh)Willow Pavilion is a Regional Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use facility located on the Vancouver General Hospital Campus. It is an advanced practice environment that offers wrap-around services to clients experiencing refractory psychiatric conditions. The interdisciplinary team includes occupational, physical, vocational, and recreation therapists and assistants, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation workers, doctors, peer support workers and others.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceGrade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility 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 40 w.p.m.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffDiversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. 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