Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31/Hr. - CAD $28.31/Hr.

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 team at Hilltop House Long Term Care Facility in Squamish, 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 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 & 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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.