Nursing Unit Assistant

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Position Summary Coquihalla House and Gillis House are looking for a Permanent Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join their dedicated healthcare team in Merritt, British Columbia! If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Nestled in the heart of the Nicola Valley, Merritt offers a welcoming community, stunning mountain landscapes, endless outdoor recreation, and an affordable lifestyle. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishi…

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Position Summary Coquihalla House and Gillis House are looking for a Permanent Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join their dedicated healthcare team in Merritt, British Columbia! If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Nestled in the heart of the Nicola Valley, Merritt offers a welcoming community, stunning mountain landscapes, endless outdoor recreation, and an affordable lifestyle. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, or simply embracing a slower pace of life, Merritt has something for everyone. This position works days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT ✅ What to Include with Your Application Please ensure your application includes: 1. Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details. 2. Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion 3. Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience) 4. Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience 5. Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position What we offer: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Employer paid vacation Employer paid insurance premiums Extended health & dental coverage Municipal Pension Plan Work-life balance Opportunities for career advancement What Will You Work On? 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! 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). Comments Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups. Competition #: 02472991 Employee Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME Bargaining Unit: HEU Facility: COQUIHALLA GILLIS HOUSE Location: Merritt Department: MGH LONG TERM CARE Reports To: NURSE MANAGER Hourly Wage: $30.03 Close Date: NOVEMBER 18, 2026

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Dedicated · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Filing · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred

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