Ward Clerk, Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a Ward Clerk to support the efficient operation of the unit through various clerical duties, data entry, and supply management. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, as well as strong keyboarding and organizational skills. Experience in a similar role and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. This is a permanent, part-time position with varying hours.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits

Training and mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program preferred.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs required.
• Knowledge of Meditech required.
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated team player with excellent communication skills required.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry, including database entry.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Perform required transport functions.
• Answer phones.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Data entry skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program

Tools

Meditech

Word processing programs

Job description

Overview

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We are committed to training and mentorship opportunities, celebrating talent and successes, and collaborating in modern facilities or virtually from home. We strive to align our work to our values and offer enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for a workforce representative of the patients, families, and communities we care for at all job levels. We acknowledge Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, and we are committed to equity and belonging in our care and employment.

The Opportunity The Ward Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including database entry; ordering and maintaining supplies; required transport functions; answering phones.

Job Details

• Req ID: 211907
• Department/Program: Emergency Department, Children\'s Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation
• Location: Halifax
• Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position
• Start Date: ASAP
• Union Status: NSGEU Off & Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
• Compensation: $23.3519 - $25.3918/hour
• Closing Date: November 5, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Hours of Work

24/7 rotating coverage

Your Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program preferred.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, including a word processing program, required.
• Knowledge of Meditech required.
• Demonstrated initiative, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.
• Demonstrated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of interdisciplinary team members and families.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Note: Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. An offer of employment is conditional upon completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.