Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of qualified practice and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team-based environment and plays a significant role in ensuring that the overall surgical booking and slating requirements are met. Supervises designated O.R. booking staff, applies critical thinking and uses current knowledge of procedure protocols and computerized systems to schedule and assign the daily procedural bookings. Identifies available booking options, prepares, and edits preliminary operating room slate and completes and distributes final slate to designated areas.

Compiles, maintains, and distributes designated operative statistical information and surgical waitlists, orders office supplies, types and files correspondence.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education &

Experience

Grade 12, medical terminology and four (4) years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to supervise

Ability to organize work





Ability to operate related equipment 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.

Details

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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

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