Unit Clerk

Palliative Institute; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Edmonton is seeking a Unit Clerk to join the interdisciplinary healthcare team at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. You will manage administrative operations for designated care areas and serve as a liaison among patients, families and clinical staff to ensure timely communication and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include supporting admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining essential records, coordinating care processes, and acting as Downtime Captain during

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized training program that includes a practicum component.
• A course in Medical Terminology is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations for designated care areas.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges and maintain essential records.
• Facilitate timely communication among patients, families and clinical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate with practicum (Unit Clerk training)

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

New

Administrative COV00058880 Requisition # 15 hours ago Post Date

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you excel under pressure and adapt well to changing environments, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized urgent care through collaboration to support each patient’s wellbeing. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, have strong communication skills and understand the importance of multitasking. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic care, ensuring patient safety and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description

The Unit Clerk is a vital member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for managing the full scope of administrative operations on designated care, treatment, and unit care areas. Acting as a central liaison among patients, families, and clinical staff, the Unit Clerk ensures timely and accurate communication, documentation, and coordination of care related processes. Unit Clerks apply their knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems to support admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintain essential records; and facilitate smooth unit workflow. They also oversee inventory and supplies, assist with scheduling and timekeeping functions, and serve as Downtime Captains during system outages, helping ensure continuity of operations in high pressure environments. In rare or exceptional circumstances, and in the interest of maintaining seamless, efficient, and patient centred care, the Unit Clerk may provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the boundaries of their training, skills, and established role. Together, these responsibilities highlight the essential contribution Unit Clerks make in creating an organized, responsive, and reliable care environment that supports patients, residents and the interdisciplinary team. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: Unit 41, Vascular Surgery
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component. A course in Medical Terminology is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

One year related experience in a hospital environment required.

Preferred Qualifications

One to two years directly related experience is preferred.