Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA)

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $28.31 / Hr. - CAD $28.31 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Nursing Unit Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nursing Unit Assistant to join the team at the HOpe Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Nursing Unit Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Work in a team based environment and perform clerical / receptionist functions in the support of the delivery of client care.
• Place client / family needs above all other concerns.
• Perform 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH 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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.