Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

Original job posting

The Nursing Unit Assistant performs clerical and receptionist functions to support client care delivery, including transcribing physician orders and maintaining client charts. They also coordinate client appointments, manage transportation, and handle communication between departments and hospitals.

Job details

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $30.03/Hr. - CAD $30.03/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Windermere Care Centre in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, works in a team based environment and performs clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care. Places client/family needs above all other concerns. The Nursing Unit Assistant performs a variety of clerical duties, transcribes and processes’ physicians’ orders, communicates with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation, arranges client tests and receives results, receives visitors and answers the telephone, and prioritizes requests. Assembles and maintains client charts, arranges for client admissions and discharges, performs timekeeping functions, compiles statistics, types and distributes a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials utilizing computer systems and software relevant to the job, maintains an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensures filing systems are maintained. Qualifications Education & Experience Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one 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. Closing Statement 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

What you’ll do

The Nursing Unit Assistant performs clerical and receptionist functions to support client care delivery, including transcribing physician orders and maintaining client charts. They also coordinate client appointments, manage transportation, and handle communication between departments and hospitals.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, medical terminology training, and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program. At least one year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Municipal pension plan • Employer-paid training • Leadership development • Wellness supports • Counselling services • Recognition programs • Exclusive discount offers

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical terminology
• Clerical duties
• Transcription
• Physician order processing
• Client chart maintenance
• Timekeeping
• Data entry
• Communication
• Keyboarding
• Organization
• Computer software proficiency
• Inventory management
• Receptionist functions
• Research
• Teaching
• Clerical Works
• Closing Argument
• Communicable Diseases
• Disabilities
• Health Policies
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Medical Terminology
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Statistics
• Writing
• Patient Discharges
• Filing
• Transcribing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Nursing Unit Assistant
• Nursing Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Nursing Assistants