Ward Clerk, Garron Centre

5 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Req ID: 197589
Department/Program: Garron Centre, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: April 2025
Union Status: NSGEU Off&Cler, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.3519 - $25.3918 /hour
Closing Date: March 18, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

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. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Ward Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the Garron Centre. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including database entry; ordering and maintaining supplies; admitting patients to the centre; scheduling patient appointments; required transport functions; filing; photocopying; faxing; answering phones; placing calls to staff as required.

Hours of Work

Rotating Shifts, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Your Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology (testing may be conducted on candidates)
- Knowledge of SAP an asset
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset
- Knowledge of Meditech preferred
- Keyboarding skills minimum of 40 wpm required, 60 wpm is preferred (testing may be conducted on candidates)
- Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required
- High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and self-discipline/focus
- Commitment to continual learning and willing to share knowledge and support the development of co-workers
- Demonstrated commitment to Family Centred Care required
- Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills required
- Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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