Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Nursing Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Location:

Belfast, ME
Facility:
Waldo Hospital

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 92413
Date Posted:
Sep 10, 2026

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 92413

For a limited time Maine Health is offering a $3,000 sign on bonuses for Nursing Unit Secretaries:

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time NUS position.
Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Current Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Keep Care Moving in the Moments That Matter

Waldo County General Hospital | Maine Health is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to join our Emergency Department team in Belfast, Maine. In this fast-paced role, you will provide essential clerical and administrative support to clinical staff while helping ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care.

As a Nursing Unit Secretary, you will serve as a central point of communication for the department — assisting with patient flow, answering phones, coordinating information, entering orders, maintaining records, and supporting the care team in delivering exceptional patient experiences during urgent and emergent situations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current BLS certification preferred or may be required based on location.
• Experience:
  
  One year of hospital or health care setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $19.10 to $22.53 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that Maine Health may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

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Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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