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Position SummaryNorthern Health is seeking an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Emergency department.Under general supervision and in accordance with the organization's vision and values, the Nursing Unit Assistant performs clerical duties related to patient/resident care areas. Responsibilities include acting as a communication link by transcribing and processing physicians' orders, communicating with other departments and hospitals, coordinating appointments, arranging tests and receiving results, receiving and directing visitors, answering telephones, maintaining patient charts, and performing data entry tasks.Requirements: Nursing Unit Clerk certification is required.Shift Rotation/Hours: Days and Evenings - 07:30 to 15:30, 15:30 to 23:30, rotating shifts.Dawson Creek & District HospitalDawson Creek and District Hospital is a full-service community hospital serving Dawson Creek and surrounding areas, with 31 acute care beds and 15 regional psychiatric beds. It is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for Northeast BC, offering services such as Emergency, ICU, Day Surgery, Respiratory Therapy, Primary Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, and visiting specialists in Urology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.Community Overview: Dawson Creek is known as the Mile Zero City, marking the start of the Alaska Highway. It has a population of approximately 12,500 and serves a larger regional population of around 60,000. The city offers educational facilities including elementary, middle, and secondary schools, as well as Northern Lights College. It is renowned for its outdoor activities and scenic beauty.What Northern Health Offers:Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans.Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.Employee referral programs.Employer-paid training and leadership development.Opportunities for outdoor recreation and short commutes.Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.Application Requirements:Upload registration number (if applicable).Provide supporting documents such as certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.Note for International Applicants: Please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page before applying.Qualifications: Grade 12, medical terminology knowledge, graduation from a recognized Nursing Unit Clerk program, and one year of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and Abilities:Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to interact effectively with others.Physical ability to perform duties.Keyboarding speed of 50 w.p.m.Organizational skills.Ability to operate related equipment.About Northern Health:Northern Health serves an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We employ over 7,000 staff and deliver hospital and community-based healthcare to a population of 300,000. Our opportunities span hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services. #J-18808-Ljbffr