Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & 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 Manager or designate and working in a computerized workplace, the Inventory & Purchasing Assistant - OR develops, implements and maintains systems for inventory control and to provide inventory information, and facilitates the timely supply of a variety of complex and surgical instruments, equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room; prepares purchase requisitions, places purchase orders, and orders supplies from purchasing,



stores and external suppliers; receives and stores supplies; maintains records and produces summaries and reports, and investigates inventory discrepancies as required to support the optimal use of department resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 supplemented by accounting courses, and two (2) years 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 operate related equipment.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.

Requirements https://jd.viha.ca/JD322.pdf

📌 Inventory & Purchasing Assistant - OR - (235970) (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria