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, effective, 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 workplace 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: Obstetrics - 3E - MCH
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 31-AUG-2026
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Varies
Days Off: Other
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:

A minimum of two (2) years of recent (within the last two years) experience working in an acute care, hospital setting within a similar capacity. Connect Care, and Netcare required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or recent experience working on postpartum, or a women's health unit. Familiarity with patient registration is an asset.

📌 Unit Clerk Obstetrics 3e Mch Edmonton
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton