Nursing Unit Assistant

Coquihalla House and Gillis House are looking for a Permanent Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join their dedicated healthcare team in Merritt, British Columbia!

If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Nestled in the heart of the Nicola Valley, Merritt offers a welcoming community, stunning mountain landscapes, endless outdoor recreation, and an affordable lifestyle. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, or simply embracing a slower pace of life, Merritt has something for everyone.

This position works days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00

Days off: Sun, 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
  
  

What We Offer

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!