Ward Clerk, Birth Unit

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking a temporary part-time Ward Clerk for its Birth Unit in Halifax. The successful candidate will perform essential clerical duties including data entry and reception tasks, contributing to family-centred care. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated team providing vital services to a diverse community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential; experience with Meditech preferred.
• Excellent communication and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception and clerical duties essential for unit operations.
• Data entry on OBTV and Meditech, answering phones, and assembling charts.
• Transport and order lab specimens and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Organizational

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Meditech

OBTV

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 205284

Department/Program: Birth Unit, Women's & Newborn Health

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (80% FTE) ending July 19, 2026, with 1 position(s)

Start Date: July 13, 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Off & Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $23.3519 - $25.3918/hour

Closing Date: June 24, 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing care for two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. With approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners, we focus on training, mentorship, and collaboration in modern facilities or virtually. We are committed to promoting an anti-racist environment, respecting Indigenous lands, and supporting diverse communities. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

The Opportunity: The Ward Clerk performs reception and clerical duties essential for unit operations, including data entry on OBTV and Meditech, ordering lab specimens and supplies, transport, answering phones, and assembling discharge and assessment charts.

Hours of Work: 12-hour shifts, rotating between 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00, Monday to Friday and weekends.

Your Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs; testing may be conducted
• Knowledge of SAP and Medical Terminology assets
• Experience with Meditech and OBTV preferred
• Keyboarding skills of at least 40 wpm required; 60 wpm preferred
• Data entry skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented
• Ability to work respectfully with inter-professional team members
• High initiative, attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline
• Commitment to Family Centred Care
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Additional language skills are assets

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will contact only those selected for interviews or testing. Accommodations are available upon request during assessments.

This is a unionized position within the Admin Professionals bargaining unit. Preference is given to current union members. Applicants changing unions or employment status should clarify seniority, benefits, and entitlements before accepting offers.

An employment offer is contingent upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an existing IWK Health employee, please apply through the internal careers page to be recognized as an internal applicant.