Ward Clerk

Grace Hospital; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (Grace Hospital site) is seeking a part-time Unit Clerk to provide essential clerical support in a clinical setting. The role focuses on accurate documentation, patient flow, and effective communication within the health-care team.

The successful candidate will have a Manitoba high school diploma, complete Unit Clerk training, and knowledge of PHIA/WHMIS. Indigenous language skills are a plus, and duties are performed in person at Grace Hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Manitoba standards) required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required.
• PHIA, WHMIS and Universal Precautions training during probation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to clinical units and wards.
• Maintain accurate patient flow, scheduling and documentation.
• Support team with administrative tasks and information management.

Skills

PHIA compliance

WHMIS knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Unit Clerk training program

Tools

Hospital information systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Previous patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
  • Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required.
• Current hospital-based information systems/programs; scheduling systems/programs preferred.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g., fax, photocopier, computer, etc.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.

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.