Nursing Unit Assistant, Nelson

Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a

Casual Nursing Unit Assistant

to join their team in Nelson, BC!

Work hours are days, Monday to Friday; 07:00 to 12:00

Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT

What To Include With Your Application

Typing Test– Minimum 40 wpm, completed within the last 48 months from a recognized institution. Click here for testing details.

Nursing Unit Clerk– Certificate or proof of program completion

Education&Experience– Grade 12 plus one year recent related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)

Resume– Highlighting your skills and relevant experience

Cover Letter– Include your availability to start a new position

How will we help you grow? Join our team as a casual employee, where you’ll enjoy variety, gain valuable experience, and have the chance to grow your career. Work hours range from 0 to 37.5 per week, with shifts available on short notice or pre-scheduled to cover leaves. Many of our team members start in casual roles and transition into permanent positions. We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, employer‑paid training, and an Employee&Family Assistance Program to support you every step of the way.

What Will You Work On? Duties

Prioritizing, processing, coordinating and transcribing physicians’ orders

Acting as a communication link for the Unit

Scheduling, booking and coordinating patient/resident appointments

Assembling and maintaining patient/resident charts, inputting patient/resident data and transcribing information into relevant systems such as MARS, Kardex, Careplan, charts or electronic health record systems

Clerical duties– keyboarding, data entry, filing, compiling, preparing and maintaining statistics, producing reports, delivering and picking up items, maintaining unit supply levels and meeting minutes

Maintaining timekeeping records for regular and relief staff and submitting/entering to payroll systems

Observing patient/resident call signals and relaying messages to the appropriate personnel

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply today!

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