IWK Health Centre Looking for Ward Clerk, FNCU at Halifax, NS Full Time

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Position Summary

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

10.5 hour shifts; 0700-1900 or 1900–0700; 70 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology (testing may be conducted on candidates)

Knowledge of SAP an asset

Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset

Knowledge of Meditech preferred

Keyboarding skills minimum of 40 wpm required, 60 wpm is preferred (testing may be conducted on candidates)

Data entry skills required

Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required

High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail, and self-discipline/focus

Commitment to continual learning and willing to share knowledge and support the development of co-workers

Demonstrated commitment to Family Centred Care required

Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills required

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.