Title: Ward Clerk

Department: B1 Med Surg Clinics

Position Number: 50071415

Hours of Work: Part-Time Position

Day Shifts: 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0800-1200, 0830-1230

Pay Band: Band-D $ 26.05-$ 28.85 per hour

Union: CUPE

Location: Hotel Dieu Hospital Site

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Ward Clerk provides services in a manner consistent with Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (Hotel Dieu Hospital site) Mission, Vision and Values and that reflect the core values of Patient and Family Centred Care (dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration). The Ward Clerk duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides clerical support for patient care nursing and professional services which contribute to the organizational efficiency of a patient care unit

• Collaborates with nurses and other providers of patient care within the delivery system to optimize the seamless delivery of services

• Maintains adequate supplies at the nursing unit desk

• Answers the phone and receives the delivers messages accurately and in a timely fashion

• Communicates effectively in a respectful manner

• Multi-tasks efficiently in a busy, sometimes noisy, and demanding environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Office Administration-Medical Diploma (2 year) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Recent and related experience in a clinical setting

• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions accurately, work under pressure and cope with frequent interruptions

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with all types of people

• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology

• Proven ability to attend work regularly

• Demonstrates computer skills: Microsoft office and e-mail/keyboarding skills

• Proven ability to attend work regularly.

• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.