Unit Clerk - Temporary Part-Time

St. Francis Memorial Hospital; Barry's Bay; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry's Bay, Ontario, is hiring a temporary part-time Unit Clerk to support the nursing station's clerical functions and patient interactions.

The role requires strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic charting systems such as EPIC, with duties that include handling patient and family communications in a courteous, professional manner. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Nurse Manager and contribute to a respectful, efficient

Qualifications

• College certificate in Hospital Ward Clerk or equivalent required or preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, spreadsheets, internet use; able to learn program-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient operation of the clerical portion of the nursing station; interact with patients, families, staff and the public.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and patient information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Report to the Unit Nurse Manager and support nursing and administrative staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

College certificate in Hospital Ward Clerk or equivalent

Tools

EPIC Electronic Medical Records

MS Word

Spreadsheets

Job description

Closing Date: September 3, 2026 at 4:00pm

St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a 20 bed, fully accredited facility, offering medical, and complex continuing care. Special inpatient services include palliative care, diabetes clinic, telemedicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation. A two bed Hospice is directly down the hall from our inpatient unit. The hospital has an extensive ambulatory care program with over 10,000 emergency visits per year. A six-station satellite hemodialysis unit is located at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay.

SFMH would not continue to evolve and thrive without the dedication of our entire staff. At SFMH, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are family; valued, recognized, and treated with respect. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth.

Come join us! As a result of internal movement at SFMH, we are hiring a temporary part-time Unit Clerk.

Pay Grid: $28.09 - $29.59/hour

The Unit Clerk performs duties which facilitate the efficient operation of the clerical portion of the nursing station; deals with the patients, families, staff and the public in a professional, polite manner; and undertakes clerical/patient duties as assigned. Reports directly to the Unit Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

• College certificate as a Hospital Ward Clerk, Nursing clerk or equivalent college certification preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including MS word processing, spreadsheets, internet use and ability to easily learn program specific software
• Experience in electronic charting (EPIC) is an asset
• Ability to operate within an internal and external network computer system
• Ability to work under conditions of frequent interruption
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to work with the public effectively and courteously
• Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain good working relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff and other health care professionals
• Ability to work with accuracy and initiative
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. The work requires occasional lifting less than 10kg. and moderate bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, climbing and standing for periods.

Everyone is Welcome

SFMH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory police record check are required.

RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].

St. Francis Memorial Hospital
7 St. Francis Memorial Dr
PO BOX 129
Barry's Bay, ON
K0J 1B0

7 St. Francis Memorial Drive
Barry's Bay, Ontario, K0J 1B0
P: 613-756-3044