Ward Clerk

4 weeks ago


Lunenburg, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Ward Clerk is the initial contact for the unit and ensures clear, concise communication and facilitates the flow of information with other facilities, the health care team, visitors, family members and patients. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Ward Clerk provides supportive service to patients, core nursing staff, Nurse Practitioner, and physicians and works in cooperation with departments within the hospital setting as well as other Nursing units.

The Ward Clerk ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Graduate of an approved Office Administration course
  • Successful completion of a course in medical terminology
  • Demonstrated proficiency using unit applicable computer programs including Microsoft office and Meditech
  • Demonstrated accountability
  • Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines and priorities
  • Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills
  • Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent, Part-time (70%) position; 49 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives

$22.89 - $24.89 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.