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Nursing Unit Assistant

Job in Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Listing for: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site

Travel Requirement
No

Shift Start Time/End Time
07:30-15:30, 15:30-21:00

Days Off
Rotating

Vacancy Type
Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE
0.44

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
31.46

Planned Start Date
Sep. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Apr. 6 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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 or designate and under general supervision, positions at this level perform a variety of clerical duties related to the operation of a patient 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 patient appointments, arranging patient tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors and telephone answering.

Assembles and maintains patient charts and performs keyboarding and data entry responsibilities.

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.

FBA:
This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.
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