Ward Clerk

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Churchill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Ward Clerk for Churchill Health Centre in Churchill, MB. The role supports Health Information Services - Nursing with clerical duties and strong communication with patients and staff.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12, a Ward Clerk certification (or willingness to obtain), and solid typing and computer skills with familiarity in Word and Excel. This is an in-person, full-time position with daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Certification Program for Ward Clerks (or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain equivalent courses during employment commencing one (1) year after employment start date.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Skills

Typing 40-50 wpm

Word/Excel knowledge

Office systems

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Ward Clerk Certification or willingness to obtain

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Churchill Health Centre

Department / Unit: Health Information Services - Nursing

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/12/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience in clerical and/or secretarial duties required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Certification Program for Ward Clerks (or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain equivalent courses during employment commencing one (1) year after employment start date.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in typing (40-50 wpm).
• Computer knowledge required, Knowledge of Word/Excel Programs an asset.
• Familiar with office systems, computers, photocopiers, facsimiles and complex telephone systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with the public and staff as a team member.
• Displays a polite, helpful and courteous manner when communicating with patients/residents, families, the general public and other staff members/consultants.
• Demonstrates a calm and confident manner during emergency and/or difficult situations.
• Displays good interpersonal and telephone relations with physicians, administrative Staff, Nursing staff, other facility departments, patients, family and the general public.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position and represents the CRHA in a professional and positive manner.

Physical Requirements

• Possible heavy lifting at times.
• Possible posture and muscle problems.
• Possible contact with clients with aggressive behavior.
• Other demands as it pertains to position.

This Indefinite Term may expire subject to one (1) weeks' notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.