Ward Clerk

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg is seeking a Ward Clerk to join the 2South Ortho Trauma unit. Under supervision, you will handle clerical and receptionist tasks as part of the care team, contributing to efficient patient flow and accurate information management.

The role is 0.70 FTE with weekend and mid-day shifts, in-person work, and requires strong English communication, medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to prioritize in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Unit Clerk training completed.
• PHIA/WHMIS/Universal Precautions knowledge to be provided during probation.
• Strong medical terminology and typing skills (40 wpm) expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and receptionist duties as part of the health care team.
• Demonstrate commitment to the values and goals of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
• Maintain efficient workflow and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

PHIA training

WHMIS

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Typing 40 wpm

English fluency

Team player

Time management

IT literacy

Indigenous language knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Unit Clerk training program

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Posting End Date: August 28, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital

Department / Unit: 2South Ortho Trauma

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/25/2026 - 07/31/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Weekends;Other (Other Anticipated Shift Mid day shift)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $22.475, $23.136, $23.816, $24.515, $25.238, $25.982

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, RN, RPN and/or LPN, the Ward Clerk acts as a member of the health care team, performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed. The Ward Clerk demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision, goals, and objectives of the Region/facility/unit.

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.
• Typing/keyboarding skills minimum 40 wpm 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 maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are 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.