Nursing Unit Assistant

3 weeks ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Job Title: Nursing Unit Assistant

Interior Health Authority is seeking a skilled Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Kelowna, B.C.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to work rotating evenings, 12:17 to 23:30. The position is anticipated to end February 23, 2025, or upon return of incumbent.

What We Offer:
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Employer paid training/education opportunities
  • Employer paid vacation
  • Medical Services Plan
  • Employer paid insurance premiums
  • Extended health & dental coverage
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Work-life balance
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities:

In this role, you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, including:

  • Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians' orders
  • Acting as a communication link for the Unit
  • Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments
  • Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputs patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems
  • Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes
  • Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems
  • Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel
Requirements:
  • Completion of Grade 12
  • A current Typing Test of 40 wpm or greater completed within past 48 months from a recognized institution
  • A Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate
  • Your Resume
  • A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position
Qualifications:

Education, Training & Experience:

  • Grade 12
  • Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk Program and Medical Terminology, Plus
  • One year's recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Completion of an administered 5 minute typing certificate of 40wpm in the last 48 months from an approved institution (non-supervised tests are not accepted)

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to keyboard 40 wpm
  • 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 organize work
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications


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