Posted 4 months ago
Nursing Unit Assistant - Operating Room
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Nursing Unit Assistant for the Operating Room, handling reception, clerical and records duties. The work includes receiving visitors, answering phones, typing, timekeeping, compiling Operating Room activity records and adjusting the OR slate in ORSOS.
Responsibilities:
- Receive visitors and answer telephones
- Type technical and non-technical material
- Track time and compile Operating Room activity records
- Adjust the Operating Room slate using ORSOS and office software
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and medical terminology
- Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
- One year of recent related experience
- Typing speed of 50 wpm
- Effective verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical terminology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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.
Reports to the Manager or designate. Performs a variety of reception, clerical, and office support duties such as receiving visitors, answering telephones, typing a variety of technical and non-technical material, timekeeping, compiling and providing records of Operating Room activities, and adjusting the Operating Room slate by using word processing and software tools such as Windows, Outlook, and the Operating Room Scheduling and Operative System (ORSOS).
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
https://jd.viha.ca/JD169.pdfJournal
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