About the role
Company Bio
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
The Surgical Unit - 4th Floor is currently seeking a Permanent Part-time Ward Clerk to join their team.
Effective Date: October 6, 2025
Department/Unit/Program Description
The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Essential Qualifications
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of Medical Ward Clerk course or Medical Office Assistant Certificate
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Data Entry
- Minimum of 1 year clerical support experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with all levels of hospital staff, patients and public
- Excellent professional telephone manner skills
- Demonstrated organizational, communication and time management skills
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a hospital environment, an asset
Hours of Work
Must be available to work eight (8) hour shifts Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
About ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital is an active, acute-care community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and seasonal visitors. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The most recent expansion included the addition of MRI and Cardiac CT service. The Ross Family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Exceptional Care – Together: RMH strives to be an exceptional community hospital, valued by our patients and partners. We provide acute and continuing care, inspired by our patients and families, within a team that is committed to:
• Improving health by anticipating and responding to the health needs of the community; • Collaborating with our health service partners, both in our community and beyond; • Promoting a progressive and healthy work environment.
About the role
Company Bio
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
The Surgical Unit - 4th Floor is currently seeking a Permanent Part-time Ward Clerk to join their team.
Effective Date: October 6, 2025
Department/Unit/Program Description
The 4th floor Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Essential Qualifications
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of Medical Ward Clerk course or Medical Office Assistant Certificate
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Data Entry
- Minimum of 1 year clerical support experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with all levels of hospital staff, patients and public
- Excellent professional telephone manner skills
- Demonstrated organizational, communication and time management skills
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a hospital environment, an asset
Hours of Work
Must be available to work eight (8) hour shifts Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
About ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital is an active, acute-care community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and seasonal visitors. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The most recent expansion included the addition of MRI and Cardiac CT service. The Ross Family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Exceptional Care – Together: RMH strives to be an exceptional community hospital, valued by our patients and partners. We provide acute and continuing care, inspired by our patients and families, within a team that is committed to:
• Improving health by anticipating and responding to the health needs of the community; • Collaborating with our health service partners, both in our community and beyond; • Promoting a progressive and healthy work environment.