Unit Clerk Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Healthcare

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Classifications Under Review.

Description:

The Unit Clerk is a vital member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, responsible for managing the full scope of administrative operations on designated care, treatment, and unit care areas. Acting as a central liaison among patients, families, and clinical staff, the Unit Clerk ensures timely and accurate communication, documentation, and coordination of care related processes. Unit Clerks apply their knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems to support admissions, transfers, and discharges;

maintain essential records; and facilitate smooth unit workflow. They also oversee inventory and supplies, assist with scheduling and timekeeping functions, and serve as Downtime Captains during system outages, helping ensure continuity of operations in high pressure environments. In rare or exceptional circumstances, and in the interest of maintaining seamless, efficient, and patient centred care, the Unit Clerk may provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the boundaries of their training, skills, and established role.

Together, these responsibilities highlight the essential contribution Unit Clerks make in creating an organized, responsive, and reliable care environment that supports patients, residents and the interdisciplinary team. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

Union: COV CUPE 41
Unit and Program: GNH Medicine Unit 53
Primary

Location:

Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.46
Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 15-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 14
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $26.07
Maximum Salary: $31.68
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Unit Clerk
Union: COV CUPE 41
Unit and Program: GNH Medicine Unit 53
Primary

Location:

Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.46
Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 15-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027
Hours per Shift: 4, 8
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 14
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $26.07
Maximum Salary: $31.68
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Must have a Certificate from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component. A course in Medical Terminology is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional

Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent acute care medicine experience preferred.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening :
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital