Nursing Unit Assistant
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Be at the heart of patient care! Kelowna General Hospital is looking for a Relief Full-Time Nursing Unit Clerk to join our healthcare team in Kelowna, 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; 06:45 to 18:45
Days off: Rotating
Position end date: February 01, 2027, or until of incumbent
✅ 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 rotating days; 06:45 to 18:45
Days off: Rotating
Position end date: February 01, 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
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 supporting the operation of a patient care unit, including processing and transcribing physicians’ orders, coordinating appointments, and maintaining patient charts and records. Support unit communications, data entry, reporting, supply levels, staff timekeeping, and the routing of patient call messages.
Requirements
Applicants must have 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
- Medical Order Processing
- Transcription
- Patient Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Chart Management
- Data Entry
- Keyboarding
- Filing
- Report Preparation
- Timekeeping
- Payroll Data Entry
- Unit Communication
- Supply Management
- Meeting Minutes
- Call Signal Monitoring
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
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Nursing Unit Clerk
- Nursing Unit Assistant
- Patient Care
- Physicians’ Orders
- Medical Transcription
- Patient Appointments
- Patient Charts
- Electronic Health Records
- MARS
- Kardex
- Careplan
- Keyboarding
- Data Entry
- Filing
- Statistics
- Report Preparation
- Staff Timekeeping
- Payroll Systems
- Unit Supplies
- Patient Call Signals
- Typing Test
- 40 Words Per Minute
- Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate