Ward Clerk Pt

**Title**:Ward Clerk
- Preadmission Services

**Department**:Preadmission Services

**Position**
**Number**: 50064957

**Hours of Work**:Part-Time Position; Day Shifts: 0630-1430, 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700

**Pay Band**:Band-D $23.080-$25.570

**Union**:CUPE
**Location**:Hotel Dieu Hospital Site

In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:
The Ward Clerk provides services in a manner consistent with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Mission, Vision and Values and that reflect the core values of Patient and Family Centred Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration). The Ward Clerk duties include, but are not limited to the following:

- Provides clerical support for patient care nursing and professional services which contribute to the organizational efficiency of a patient care unit
- Collaborates with nurses and other providers of patient care within the delivery system to optimize the seamless delivery of services
- Maintains adequate supplies at the nursing unit desk
- Answers the phone and receives the delivers messages accurately and in a timely fashion
- Communicates effectively in a respectful manner
- Multi-tasks efficiently in a busy, sometimes noisy, and demanding environment

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Office Administration-Medical Diploma (2 year) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Recent and related experience in a clinical setting
- Current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search administered by Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately, work under pressure and cope with frequent interruptions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with all types of people
- Ability to work discreetly with confidential information
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proven ability to attend work regularly
- Proven good attendance record
- Proven ability to attend work regularly.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
- We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team._