Job Summary

Come work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join the Orthopaedics & Trauma Unit at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work 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 as:
  • Transcribing and processing physicians’ orders,
  • Communicating with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation,
  • Arranging client tests and receiving results,
  • Receiving visitors and answering the telephone, and prioritizing requests,
  • Assemble 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 utilizing computer systems and software relevant to the job,
  • Maintain an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensure filing systems are maintained.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 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, Skills & 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 40 w.p.m.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.