Nursing Unit Assistant
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Kelowna General Hospital is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join our dynamic healthcare team in beautiful Kelowna, B.C. If you're organized, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
This position works days, evenings: 07:00 to 15:00, 14:00 to 21:00
Position end date: until return of incumbent
Days off: Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat, STAT
✅ What To Include With Your Application
Please ensure your application includes:
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Employer paid vacation
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended health & dental coverage
Municipal Pension Plan
Work-life balance
Opportunities for career advancement
What Will You Work On?
Duties
In this role you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, such as:
Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders;
Acting as a communication link for the Unit;
Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments;
Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputs patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems;
Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes;
Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems;
Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!
This position works days, evenings: 07:00 to 15:00, 14:00 to 21:00
Position end date: until return of incumbent
Days off: Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat, STAT
✅ What To Include With Your Application
Please ensure your application includes:
- Typing Test – Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.
- Nursing Unit Clerk – Certificate or proof of program completion
- Education & Experience – Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
- Resume – Highlighting your skills and relevant experience
- Cover Letter – Include your availability to start a new position
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Employer paid vacation
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended health & dental coverage
Municipal Pension Plan
Work-life balance
Opportunities for career advancement
What Will You Work On?
Duties
In this role you will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient/resident care area, such as:
Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders;
Acting as a communication link for the Unit;
Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments;
Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputs patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems;
Clerical duties - keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes;
Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submits/enters to payroll systems;
Observing patient/resident call signals and relays messages to the appropriate personnel.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform clerical and administrative duties for a patient care unit, including processing physicians’ orders, coordinating appointments, maintaining patient charts and entering information into clinical systems. Support unit communications and operations by managing records, preparing reports, maintaining supplies and staff timekeeping records, and relaying patient call signals.
Requirements
Applicants must provide a Nursing Unit Clerk certificate or proof of program completion, Grade 12, and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A typing test of at least 40 words per minute, completed within the past 48 months at a recognized institution, is also required.
Skills
- Clerical Administration
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Order Processing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- Transcription
- Communication
- Timekeeping
- Payroll Data Entry
- Report Preparation
- Filing
- Statistics Compilation
- Supply Management
- Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employer-Paid Training and Education Opportunities
- Employer-Paid Vacation
- Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
- Extended Health and Dental Coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-Life Balance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Nursing Unit Clerk
- Nursing Unit Assistant
- Patient Care
- Physicians’ Orders
- Unit Communications
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Records
- Medical Records
- Data Entry
- Transcription
- MARS
- Kardex
- Care Plan
- Electronic Health Records
- Typing Test
- Payroll Systems
- Timekeeping
- Report Preparation
- Statistics
- Filing
- Unit Supplies
- Call Signals
- Clerical Duties