Ward clerk

Competition #:420-19-08-21-24

Job Title: Ward Clerk

Dept.: Nursing

Start Date: Immediately

Posted Date: August 21, 2024

Closed date: August 28, 2024

Full/Part: Part-time Position: 1 Perm PT Position (.70) 56 hrs. Biweekly (Subject to change)

Union: Unifor

Applications accepted until 4 pm on closed date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments.

Position Description

The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, scheduling & replacement (nursing staff) and other related duties in all areas of the facility as directed by the Director of Clinical Services in accordance with the Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Policies & Procedures of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home. The Ward clerk serves as a positive role model as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner. Please see full job description on website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

Required Qualifications:

• Competent in using various computer software packages, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet to deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated professional / positive behavior
• Data entry is accurate
• Excellent customer service orientated with a professional and friendly approach
• Display a proactive manner and ability to multi task
• Regular & consistent attendance is essential

Required Experience/Education:

• Grade 12
• Medical Terminology Course
• Basic Computer Skills and experience with internet/email
• Scheduling & Replacement utilizing Union Contracts
• Preferably 2 years previous experience within a LTC or hospital environment

Hours of Work

56 hrs. Scheduled Bi-weekly

Weekday/ and bi/weekend rotation

Shifts can be 8 hr. /4 hr. and 10 hr. /days. (Additional hours as replacement required to cover Vacation/Holiday, / sick time, etc., (subject to availability)

Salary: $20.0926-20.4342

Benefits/Pension Information:

Pension – can defer three (3) mos. NSHEPP

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Heath (Travel), Dental, Life, Ltd & Optional’s

Sick Pay – Following successful Probation Period 528 hrs.

Holiday and Vac Time prorated on time worked (April 1 – March 31)

Closing Statement Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is a UNIFOR bargaining unit position. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, in all job positions, of the residents we serve. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: HR Fax: 902-863-4437 or email: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home