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 settings. 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 41 Collective Agreement.
Classification: Unit Clerk
Union: COV CUPE 41
Unit and Program: Surgery Casual Float Pool
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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:

One year related experience in a hospital setting required. Recent successful completion of preceptorship on a surgical unit will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

One to two years directly related experience is preferred.

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