Unit Clerk - Unit 26/Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Red Deer is seeking a Unit Clerk to facilitate communication within the nursing unit and manage administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Unit Clerk course and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, transcribing orders, and scheduling patient tests. Full-time benefits are offered in this temporary part-time role with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Unit Clerk course or equivalent experience required.
• Recent Pediatric/NICU experience preferred; medical/surgical unit experience is an asset.
• Medical Terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination of activity and information on the nursing unit.
• Manage communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families.
• Perform clerical duties and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service focus

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity

The purpose of the Unit Clerk role is to facilitate the coordination of activity and information on the nursing unit so that the needs of the patient are met in an effective manner. The activity and information may be related to patients, families, and staff, as well as financial and material management. The Unit Clerk is required to perform complex and specialized clerical duties that require extensive knowledge of the department, organization, policies, procedures and standards. Throughout the course of the posted schedule, the successful candidate will be required to work on multiple units at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre as the assignment pool is expected to cover for relief needs in a number of areas.

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.

• Classification: Unit Clerk
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Unit 26/Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 18-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.07
• Maximum Salary: $31.68
• 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

Successful completion of Unit Clerk course or equivalent experience required. Recent Pediatric/NICU experience preferred, medical/surgical unit experience is an asset. Recent staff scheduling experience. Medical Terminology required. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Strong customer service focus preferred. Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.