Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency

Location

Saanich, BC | Canada

Job description

Close Date

Mar. 4 2024

Location

Saanich Peninsula Hospital - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Emergency

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500/1300-2100/1500-2300

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.48 - $27.48

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Feb. 29 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 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.

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.

• 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

Additional information for applicants

NUA course & practicum preferred

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

Job tags

Salary