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Are you looking for a place where people truly matter?

At Covenant

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. If you are passionate about supporting a diverse patient population with varying needs, you will find meaningful work as a Unit Clerk. Our team relies on Unit Clerks to help coordinate care through accurate communication, organization, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking individuals who work well in fast-paced team environments, demonstrate solid attention to detail and critical thinking skills, and are motivated to make a positive impact. In this role, your contribution supports patient-centered, holistic care and reflects Covenant Health’s core values through professionalism, compassion, and teamwork every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care?

Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province.

Join Covenant

Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

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 environment 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:
Labour Delivery MCH
- Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details:
As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
- FTE:
0.47
- Posting End Date:
18-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
02-OCT-2026
- Temporary End Date:
30-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift:
7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
6
- Shifts per cycle:
14
- Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, 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

Must have completed a recognized unit clerk program. Minimum of 2 years’ current or recent experience working in an acute care hospital setting within a similar capacity. Familiarity with medical terminology, Connect Care, and Netcare required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

📌 Unit Clerk (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton