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Nursing Unit Assistant

Perform clerical duties in a patient care area, including transcribing physician orders and coordinating patient appointments. Act as a communication link for the unit while maintaining patient charts and timekeeping records.

  • On-site
  • Kelowna, BC
  • Posted Aug 27, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 26, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Kelowna General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Nursing Unit Assistant to join their team in Kelowna BC! Hours of work are days – 07:30 to 15:30 Days off: rotating ✅ What To Include With Your Application Please ensure your application includes: Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details. Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience) Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position How will we help you grow? Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. Plus, we offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer-paid training, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way. What Will You Work On? Duties In this role you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, such as: 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 such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record 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. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

What you’ll do

Perform clerical duties in a patient care area, including transcribing physician orders and coordinating patient appointments. Act as a communication link for the unit while maintaining patient charts and timekeeping records.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 education, a Nursing Unit Clerk certificate, and at least one year of recent related experience. Applicants must provide a typing test showing a minimum of 40 wpm.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages • Shift Premiums • Employer-paid Training • Employee & Family Assistance Program

Listed skills

  • CommunicationPreferred
  • PrioritizationPreferred
  • Data entryPreferred
  • schedulingPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Typing
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Transcription
  • Scheduling
  • Patient Chart Management
  • Timekeeping
  • Clerical Support
  • Communication
  • Prioritization
  • Electronic Health Records

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Administrative

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 26, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
38 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level