Nursing Unit Assistant

Be at the heart of patient care! Penticton General Hospital is looking for a Relief Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join our healthcare team in Penticton, B.C. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting both patients and clinical staff, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This position works rotating days, nights; 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00

Days off: Rotating

Position end date: April 09, 2027, or until of incumbent

✅ 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!