Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)
About The Position
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 Emergency Unit at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work 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. Perform a variety of clerical duties, transcribes and processes’ physicians’ orders, communicate with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation, arranges client tests and receives results, receive visitors and answers the telephone, and prioritize requests. Assemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges, perform timekeeping functions, 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- Work 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.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties, transcribes and processes’ physicians’ orders, communicate with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation, arranges client tests and receives results, receive visitors and answers the telephone, and prioritize requests.
- Assemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges, perform timekeeping functions, 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
