Ward Secretary - Inpatient; LMH

Job in Mount Forest, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Listing for: Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA)

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Clerical, Medical Receptionist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29.27 - 30.59 CAD Hourly CAD 29.27 30.59 HOUR

Position: Ward Secretary - Inpatient (LMH) #2026-192
Location: Mount Forest

WARD SECRETARY (CASUAL)

One (1) casual Ward Secretary position is available in the Inpatient Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital, siteof North Wellington Health Care.

This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating effective communication, providing reception and clerical support, including (but not limited to) word processing, processing physician orders, chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, arranging tests/procedures and transport, assisting schedule completion, report sheet updating, relief switchboard coverage and providing other assistance and duties, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, professional and positive mannerism
Excellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filing
Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
Medical terminology course (or equivalency) preferred; or assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time frame
Previous unit clerk experience preferred
Previous Meditech experience
Detail orientated with demonstrated aptitude for utmost accuracy
Satisfactory performance and attendance required
Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

HOURS OF WORK:

As per department schedule (including weekends and statutory holidays)
As per Collective Agreement

SALARY:

$29.27 to $30.59 per hour

North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

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