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Unit Assistant
Curtis Ward
BHB ensures the highest in quality health care through service excellence, education and leadership. We seek qualified, highly motivated, and experienced professionals to work in a supportive but demanding environment.
Under the general direction of the Unit Manager the Unit Assistant is responsible for the coordination and performance of clerical duties and to assist in the establishment of effective communication patterns within the unit and the hospital. Supports the vision, mission and value statements of the Bermuda Hospitals Board by working cooperatively with all disciplines. Responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities. May be responsible for some scheduling of staff.
Key responsibilities include:
• Greets patients, clients, visitors and hospital staff in a congenial, respectful and welcoming manner.
• Manages telephone calls and visitors, minimizing interruptions to Nursing staff. Confers with other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to patient's needs. Maintains an up-to-date information board for the unit. Communicates information accurately and in a timely manner. Receives, opens, stamp and distributes the daily mail. Where necessary, vets client enquiries.
• Replenishes unit supplies, monitors par levels, and prepares a list of required items for ordering to ensure adequate stock is maintained.
• Ensures staff allocation sheets are updated with the relevant information and filed appropriately to facilitate accurate and timely payroll processing by the designated personnel.
• Assist the nurse with updating the electronic medical record (PEARL).
• Keep all commonly used areas clean, tidy and orderly for a busy ward including receiving and unpacking supplies to make available when stocks are low.
• Coordinates patient transport as required.
• Document patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required:
• High School graduate with Secretarial /typing course.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suites including Excel. Knowledge of AS400 would be an asset.
• Minimum of one year's clerical experience preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to cope in high stress situations; remain calm and focused in a busy working environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills required.
Schedule: 4pm - 8pm Monday - Friday
Salary: BP13-15 - ($37.4881 per hour)
Application Deadline: 12 July 2026
Pre-employment substance abuse screening is mandatory for all successful candidates.