Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Medical terminology
- Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
- One year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Performs clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.
- 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.
- Ensures filing systems are maintained.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
