Ward Clerk – NF 39/25

Job Summary:
The Ward Clerk performs a range of clerical duties to update and organize information on the nursing units. The Ward Clerk is responsible for efficient information flow and availability of information.

Qualifications:
• Minimum Grade 12 or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Office skills and knowledge required.
• Medical terminology and/or previous experience an asset.
• Ability to comprehend written and spoken direction and act on such in a logical and timely manner.
• Ability to greet and assist patients, families and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be reliable and conscientious.
• Professional and discreet in handling confidential information.
• Aligned with SLMHC values; compassion, respect, quality and teamwork.

Job Duties:
• Acts as a resource to clinical leads.
• Answer telephone, relay messages and responds to inquires from staff, patients and outside organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage patients’ charts, while maintaining accurate and up to date records.
• Photocopying, faxing, and filing as required.
• Handling and delivery of mail as required.
• Rotations assigned are twelve (12) hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures, and attend training when necessary.
• Meditech data entry.

Salary: $24.85 – $26.88; in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: When filled.

Competition No. NF 39-25 Please quote on your application