Unit Clerk - Commis d'unité

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Steinbach; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Steinbach is seeking a Unit Clerk to perform clerical and communication tasks as part of the nursing team. The ideal candidate must have at least one year of related experience and be proficient in both English and French. Responsibilities include maintaining communication and priorities on the unit, aligning with organizational policies, and supporting a diverse patient community. This is a temporary, part-time position with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a related clinical area.
• No significant hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, receptionist and communication functions on the unit.
• Determine work priorities and methods with initiative and independent judgment.
• Maintain alignment with mission, vision, values and policies.

Skills

Proficiency in both official languages (English/French)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to prioritize in a changing environment

Strong organizational skills

Ability to establish respectful working relationships

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Unit Clerk Certificate

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director Health Services and/or Manager Health Services or Delegate, the Unit Clerk performs clerical, receptionist and communication functions on the unit as part of the nursing team. The incumbent exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods, and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Position Details: Requisition ID 382376; Position Number 116-71260-W238-03; Temporary, 0.5 FTE, In Person; Daily hours 7.75; Anticipated shift: Days; Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Bethesda Place; City: Steinbach; Employment type: Temporary; Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 06/23/2025 – 03/18/2027; Reason for Term: Maternity Leave; Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement. Travel to Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital may be required.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, committed to safe, accessible and sustainable person-centered health care in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, receptionist and communication functions on the unit as part of the nursing team.
• Demonstrate appropriate initiative and independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods.
• Maintain alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in a related clinical area.
• Education: Grade 12 education or equivalent; Unit Clerk Certificate; other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency in both official languages (English/French) is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, positive working relationships with facility staff.
• Respect for a culturally diverse population; confidentiality in all formats.
• Good work and attendance record.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet physical and mental demands of the job; no significant hazardous conditions.
• May work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.

Other Information

• This term position may end earlier as outlined in the collective agreement.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• In alignment with language policies, the organization offers services in English and French in designated areas; bilingual candidates may be prioritized; if no bilingual candidates meet other qualifications, those meeting other qualifications may be considered.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may self-identify in their cover letter/application.
• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult and Child Abuse Registry checks are required; candidate covers associated costs. All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment per policy.
• Provide three work-related references from non-relatives with direct knowledge of your work performance.
• Internal competition grievances may be possible; information may be shared with the grievor’s representative with redaction of irrelevant data.