Unit Clerk - Postpartum

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking a Unit Clerk for the Foothills Medical Centre, Unit 52 Postpartum, to support the postpartum unit with clerical, receptionist and booking duties and to facilitate communication among nursing staff, patients and families.

The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent and completion of a Unit Clerk course, with the ability to work 12-hour shifts. Prior postpartum or hospital experience is preferred. Shifts include nights and weekends with rotation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.
• Must be able to work 12hr shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient flow of communication among nursing staff, other health disciplines, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform reception, greeting and directing visitors and staff, maintain patient records and charts, transcribe and process physician orders, and schedule patient tests/treatments.
• Support a range of administrative activities to assist the unit's operations.
• Work under limited supervision to contribute to the smooth operation of the postpartum unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Unit Clerk Course

Job description

The unit clerk on the FMC PCU 52 Postpartum unit must, under limited supervision, perform clerical, receptionist and booking duties for the postpartum unit. The unit clerk is instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patient and families, and maintains confidentiality of patient information. The position is a major asset to the smooth and efficient operation of the unit.

Description:

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Unit 52 Postpartum
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.49
• Maximum Salary: $34.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Unit 52 Postpartum
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.49
• Maximum Salary: $34.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be able to work 12hr shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent unit clerk experience on a Postpartum unit. Previous unit clerk experience in a hospital setting. Experience on Critical Care area/high stress area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and multiple distractions. Organized and able to prioritize in stressful situations essential. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre