Nursing Unit Assistant & Switchboard Operator - SPH Emergency
- Company: Island Health
- Location: Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) Victoria, BC, CA V8M 2B2
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-09-24
Close Date
Location
Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
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
Job Description
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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD167.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU