Company : IWK Health Requisition ID: 227367 Garron Centre , Mental Health And Addictions Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 1 position(s) NSGEU Off&Cler;, Admin Professionals Bargaining Unit IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We collaborate in contemporary facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years.

We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.

We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities,



2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Ward Clerk performs a variety of reception and clerical duties required for the efficient operation of the Garron Centre.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including database entry; answering phones; Rotating Shifts Monday to Sunday, Days (9:00 am - 9:00 pm on Weekends) and Evenings (3:00 - 11:00 pm Monday - Friday) High School Diploma or GED required Graduate from a recognized Office Administration Program preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs/technology (testing may be conducted on candidates) Knowledge of SAP an asset Knowledge of Medical Terminology an asset Keyboarding skills minimum of 40 wpm required, 60 wpm is preferred (testing may be conducted on candidates) Data entry skills required Competencies in other languages an asset. Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #

📌 Casual Ward Clerk (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality