Unit Clerk

Portage la Prairie, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 39 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Performs clerical, receptionist, and communication functions on the unit as part of the nursing team. Uses initiative and independent judgment to prioritize work, determine methods, and respond to unusual matters in accordance with organizational policies and values.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412665 Position Number: 111-1-71280-238-01 Posting End Date: October 20, 2026 Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Portage Regional Health Centre Union: CUPE Department/Unit: Rehab Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre City: Portage la Prairie Hiring Status: Permanent FTE: 1.0 Employment arrangement: In Person Daily hours worked: 7.75 Anticipated shift: Days Annual base hours: 2015 Anticipated Start Date: 10/27/2026 Salary: As per CUPE Collective Agreement Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview Reporting to the Director Health Services and/or Manager Health Services or Delegate, the Unit Clerk performs clerical, receptionist and communication functions on the unit as part of the nursing team. The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Experience Minimum One (1) year experience in a related clinical area. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade 12 Education or equivalent. Unit Clerk Certificate. Other suitable combinations of Education and Experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and Email. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment. Demonstrated organization skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a respectful and positive working relationship with all facility staff. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Required to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 education or equivalent, a Unit Clerk Certificate, and at least one year of experience in a related clinical area; suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered. Candidates need Microsoft Office and email proficiency, strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and maintain confidentiality, a valid Class 5 driver’s license with an insured vehicle and required liability coverage, and the ability to meet the job’s physical and mental demands.