Ward Clerk, Emergency Department

Req :  221497
Department/Program:  Emergency Department , Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation

Location:

Halifax
Type of Employment:  Permanent Hourly PT ( 40% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

ASAP
Union Status:  NSGEU Off&Cler , Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit
Compensation:  $ 23.3519 - $ 25.3918 /hour
Closing Date :
June 7, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

The Opportunity
The Ward Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including database entry; ordering and maintaining supplies; required transport functions; answering phones.

Hours of Work
24/7 rotating coverage

Your Qualifications

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.

Completion of a recognized Secretarial or Office Administration Diploma Program preferred.

Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills required.

Basic knowledge of computer programs, including a word processing program, required.

Knowledge of Meditech required.

Demonstrated initiative, excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.

Demonstrated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work with a wide variety of interdisciplinary team members and families.

Previous experience in a similar role preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Competencies in other languages an asset;
French preferred.

This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Internal Applicants    I f you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Job Segment:  Rehabilitation, Data Entry, Emergency Medicine, Medical Office Assistant, Clerical, Healthcare, Administrative

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