Unit Clerk - Labour & Delivery - MCH
About the role
Your Opportunity:
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 strong 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!
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: 0.57 Posting End Date: 27-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights 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. A minimum 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.Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or recent experience working on labour and delivery, or a women's health unit. Familiarity with patient registration an asset.
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About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
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Unit Clerk - Labour & Delivery - MCH
About the role
Your Opportunity:
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 strong 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!
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: 0.57 Posting End Date: 27-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 17 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights 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. A minimum 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.Please note: Classifications Under Review.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or recent experience working on labour and delivery, or a women's health unit. Familiarity with patient registration an asset.
Not the right fit? Search for Unit Clerk jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.