Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency - (233750)Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00, 15:00-23:00, 23:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.03 - $30.03

Paid FTE

0.68

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

48.5

Planned Start Date

Sep. 2 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and 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 Nurse manager, performs a variety of clerical functions related to patient documentation,



including computerized admission, in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsible for receiving and forwarding all non auto-attendant telephone calls in the absence of the switchboard/receptionist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 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.

Skills And Abilities

- Ability 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 at 50 wpm
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications.

📌 Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria