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Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Nursing Unit Assistant and Switchboard Operator for its SPH Emergency unit. The role handles patient clerical documentation, including computerized admissions, and receives and forwards non-auto-attendant telephone calls.
Responsibilities:
- Clerical patient documentation, including computerized admission
- Receive and forward non-auto-attendant telephone calls
- Work under the Nurse manager
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and medical terminology
- Graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program
- One year recent related experience or equivalent
- Keyboarding at 50 wpm
- Computer software proficiency
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (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 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
https://jd.viha.ca/JD167.pdfJournal
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