Temporary jobs in Canada (24,465 jobs)

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24,465 listings · 3,858 employers Counted Nov 15, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (1,117 listings), HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,022 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (553 listings).

Common roles: Registered nurse, Retail sales associate, Practical nurse.

7,677 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	23.00	6,624
CAD / year	71,970.08	684
CAD / month	4,108.00	62
CAD / day	240.00	55
CAD / week	1,000.00	21

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 8% hybrid, 88% on-site, 3% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

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Island Health

Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency

Victoria, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Nurse manager, performs a variety of clerical functions related to patient documentation, including computerized admission, in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsible for receiving and forwarding all non auto-attendant telephone calls in the absence of the switchboard/receptionist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And 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 at 50 wpm
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD167.pdf

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Responsibilities

The Nursing Unit Assistant at Island Health will complete clerical patient documentation and computerized admissions under established policies. They will also answer and forward non auto-attendant calls when the switchboard or receptionist is away.

Requirements

Candidates need Grade 12, medical terminology, and a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent mix. Strong verbal and written communication, 50 wpm keyboarding, and computer software skills are required.

Skills

Medical terminology
Patient documentation
Computerized admissions
Switchboard operation
Telephone call routing
Keyboarding (50 wpm)
Microsoft Office
Electronic health records
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Work organization
Office equipment operation
Clerical administration
Customer service

Keywords

Nursing Unit Clerk
Switchboard Operator
Medical Secretary
Unit Clerk
Patient Documentation
Medical Terminology
Medical Admissions
Healthcare Administration
Hospital Administration
Receptionist
Telephone Operator
Emergency Department
Clerical
Front Desk
Keyboarding

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

Switchboard equipment

Languages

English

Fields of study

Nursing Unit Clerk

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