Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Job title:

Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateLocationVictoria Summit Quadra Village – Victoria, BC V8T 2A1 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)2nd FloorMulti-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time08:00-16:00Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$28.31 – $28.31Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75.00Planned Start DateSep. 16 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Dec. 31 2024Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Manager, Resident Care or designate and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a resident care area. This includes duties such as acting as a communication link for the Unit by transcribing and processing physicians’ orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating resident appointments, arranging resident tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering. Assembles and maintains resident charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities. Follows organization’s policies, procedures and standards and governing regulations and legislation.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 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 DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsArea: 2nd Floor FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.

Expected salary

Location

Victoria, BC

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:20:08 GMT

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