Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care

Nursing Unit Assistant, Long-Term Care - (228871)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

09:00 / 15:30

Days Off

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.51

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

36.00

Planned Start Date

Apr. 21 2026

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, 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 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.

Rotation flexible. Successful candidate can arrange work hours and days off with Manager/Coordinators.