Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency | [U-830]

Close Date Jun. 9 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 Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $28.31 - $28.31 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 4 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Oct. 12 2024 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) Required for Professional Registration 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. 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. Link to Full Job Description Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. 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