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The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31/Hr. - CAD $28.31/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join the team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!As a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:Work in a team based environment and perform clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.Place client/family needs above all other concerns.Perform a variety of clerical duties such as:transcribing and processing physicians’ orderscommunicating with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportationarranging client tests and receiving resultsreceiving visitors and answering the telephone, and prioritizing requests.Assemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges.Perform timekeeping functions and compile statistics.Type and distribute a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials.Maintain an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensure filing systems are maintained.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceGrade 12, medical terminology and graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility 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 40 w.p.m.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffEquity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Vancouver Coastal Health
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