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Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living.

This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. assessments, interventions, and evaluations, while providing leadership, mentorship, and education to patients, families, and colleagues in a dynamic learning environment. as a Unit Clerk, where you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Our surgery unit supports patients across a wide range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, and craniofacial procedures. Are you ready to be the difference in health care?

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Please note: 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 setting that supports patients, residents and the interdisciplinary team.

This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 2111 Collective Agreement.

Classification: Unit Clerk

Union: COV CUPE 2111

Unit and Program: Surgery - 5E - MCH

Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable





FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time

Date Available: 24-AUG-2026

Temporary End Date: 26-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 16

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: Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical / surgical acute care setting – or equivalencies will be considered, such as a recent satisfactory completion of an acute care practicum in surgery.

Certification from a recognized training program which includes a practicum component. Successful completion of medical terminology course. Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.

Minimum 35 WPM typing ability. Proven understanding of medical tests including diagnostic imagining, medical procedures and surgical operations. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, occasionally walk short distances, lift up to 5 kg (8-11 pounds).

Ability to spend majority of time in front of computer. Working knowledge of eFacilities, Oracle, supply procurement, ePeople, WFM, NetCARE, Connect Care.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of one (1 year) experience in a surgical acute care setting.

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