Unit Clerk, Acute Mental Health

Job Number:

- J0525-0060
- Job Title:

- Unit Clerk, Acute Mental Health
- Job Type:

- Temporary Casual
- Job Location:

- Pembroke, ON
- Job Category:

- Administrative / Clerical
- # of Open Positions:

- 1
- Department:

- Acute Mental Health
- Union Group:

- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
- Date Posted:

- May 9, 2025
- Closing Date:

- May 16, 2025
- Salary:

- $27.83 - $28.92/Hour
- Job Level:

- 3
- Hours/week:

- 37.5
- Shift(s):

- Monday to Friday, Days
- Site:

- Main Hospital
- Travel Required:

- No
- Internal ID:

- P-117-25

Unit Clerks perform clerical functions in a variety of areas in support of patient care. These functions vary from department to department and generally include reception, communications, data entry, organization of patient information, and to organize supplies and activities to facilitate the care of patients on a nursing unit. Unit Clerks practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team and follow the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures.

Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team. As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.
- REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in a one (1) year program from a Community College in a related field
- Completion of Medical Terminology Course
- Minimum of three (3) months of experience within a hospital or clerical setting
- Experience in customer/client service is preferred
- Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in oral and written formats with patients, the public, colleagues and other health disciplines
- Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience about the functioning of a nursing unit
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Power Point
- Demonstrated ability to manage Data Entry and maintain database
- Experience working in an out-patient program would be an asset
- Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
- Bilingualism preferred (French/English)

Unit Clerks perform clerical functions in a variety of areas in support of patient care. These functions vary from department to department and generally include reception, communications, data entry, organization of patient information, and to organize supplies and activities to facilitate the care of patients on a nursing unit. Unit Clerks practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team and follow the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures.
Pembroke Regional Hospital serves the diverse health care needs of residents of Pembroke and the surrounding communities. In accordance with our mission, vision and values, and following catholic tradition we strive to provide safe, quality care in a compassionate and caring setting. We respect the rights of our patients to be treated with dignity and respect, and believe that patients are an integral part of the health care team. As leaders in health care delivery, we are committed to life long learning, continuous improvement and healthy living.
- REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in a one (1) year program from a Community College in a related field
- Completion of Medical Terminology Course
- Minimum of three (3) months of experience within a hospital or clerical setting
- Experience in customer/client service is preferred
- Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in oral and written formats with patients, the public, colleagues and other health disciplines
- Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience about the functioning of a nursing unit
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Power Point
- Demonstrated ability to manage Data Entry and maintain database
- Experience working in an out-patient program would be an asset
- Embodies the LEAN ideology by actively and continually seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital
- Bilingua