Miramichi Nursing Unit Clerk (1027) PCN 1750980

Location: Miramichi area (Horizon), _Administration Support / Clerical - Miramichi Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 165800 External

Posted: August 27, 2026

Closes: September 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 7, 2026

Location: Emergency

Job Classification: Nursing Unit Clerk (1027)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: Bilingual Essential

Salary: 28.5308 to 30.3514 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Nursing Unit Clerk is responsible for providing administrative support to the nursing unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation and an administrative support program of greater than one year and up to two years duration which includes medical terminology plus one year of related experience OR five (5) years of recent experience (within the last 8 years) as a 1027, shall be considered as equivalent.


• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.


• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Demonstrated proficiency verified by testing in:

• Data Entry 4000 KSPH


• Typing 35 WPM (General)


• Medical Terminology Spelling 75%


• Medical Terminology Vocabulary 75%


• Outlook 50%


• Word 50%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nursing Unit Clerk is responsible for:

• Performing reception duties including directing calls and responding to inquiries


• Processing admissions and coordinating transfers and discharges


• Entering physician’ orders and scheduling appointments


• Entering, retrieving and compiling information and data


• Assembling, maintaining and forwarding charts


• Creating, editing and formatting documents, forms and reports

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Analytical Thinking


• Attention to Detail


• Communication


• Interpersonal Relations


• Planning and Prioritizing Work


• Results Orientation


• Teamwork and Collaboration

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An workplace based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.