Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately Posted Date: August 1, 2025 Closed date: Open until filled Full/Part: Temporary Position: Casual (Subject to change) Union: NA Applications accepted until 4 pm on closed date Opening Statement The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments. Position Description The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, scheduling & replacement of nursing staff and other related duties in all areas of the facility as directed by the Director of Clinical Services in accordance with the Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Policies & Procedures of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home. The Ward clerk serves as a positive role model as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner. Please see full job description on website @ Required Qualifications Competent in using various computer software packages, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office; Excellent communicationand interpersonal skills; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet to deadlines; Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology; Demonstrated professional / positive behavior; Data entry is accurate; Excellent customer service orientated with a skilled and friendly approach. Display a proactive manner and ability to multi task.



Regular & consistent attendance is essential Required Experience/Education Grade 12; Medical Terminology Course; Basic Computer Skills and experience with internet/email; Scheduling & Replacement utilizing Union Contracts; Preferably 2 years previous experience within a LTC or hospital environment. Hours of Work Casual hours to cover Rotational Vacant shifts Bi-weekly (subject to change) Weekday/ and bi-weekend rotations Shifts can be 8 hr. /4 hr. and 10 hr. /days. (Additional hours as replacement required to cover Vacation/Holiday, / sick time, etc., starting at 6 am, 7am or 8 am. (subject to availability) Benefits Paid for Breaks and Lunch Pension – NA Benefits – NA Sick Pay – NA Holiday and Vac Time Paid as per Dept of Labor Guidelines Closing Statement The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Competition:420-20-08-01-26 Casual Ward Clerk (Antigonish)
🏢 RK MacDonald Nursing Home
📍 Antigonish