Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA) - Mental Health - Jobs in Sechelt, BC

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Job Title: Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA) - Mental HealthWork Site: Inpatient Psychiatry, Sechelt Hospital - Sechelt, BCStatus: Temporary Part Time (0.53 FTE)Start Date:As soon as possible until approximately August 2021Salary: $24.46 per hourHours:0900-1300Days off: Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidaysReference#: 145230-eagCome work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant join the team at the Willow Pavilion at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!As a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:Perform clerical/receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.Place client/family needs above all other concerns.Performs a variety of clerical duties, transcribe and process physicians’ orders, communicate with other departments and hospitals to coordinate client appointments and transportation, arrange client tests and receive results, receive visitors and answer the telephone, and prioritize requests.Assemble and maintain client charts, arrange for client admissions and discharges, perform timekeeping functions, compile statistics, type and distribute a variety of technical and non-technical reports and other materials utilizing computer systems and software relevant to the job, maintain an inventory of stationery supplies, and ensure filing systems are maintained.ABOUT SECHELT, BC:The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!QUALIFICATIONS:Education & ExperienceGrade 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.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.The 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.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH 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 staffDiversity, equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff (both current and prospective) have the opportunity and are supported to thrive.To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.VCH is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Canada in 2021 by Glassdoor and Forbes.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. 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.