Unit Clerk

Job summary

The Unit Clerk performs essential clerical, receptionist, and communication functions on the medical unit as part of the nursing team. They are responsible for determining work priorities and managing administrative tasks while maintaining unit operations.

Job details

Requisition ID: ​411125 Position Number: 119-7121099-W238-05 Posting End Date: September 23,2026 Employer: ​Southern Health-Santé Sud​ Site: ​Boundary Trails Health Centre​ Union: ​CUPE​ Department/Unit: ​Medical​ Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre City: ​Winkler​ Hiring Status: Permanent FTE: ​0.60​ Employment arrangement: ​In Person​ Daily hours worked: ​7.75 Anticipated shift: ​Days; Evenings; Weekends​ Annual base hours: ​2015​ Anticipated Start Date: ​11/06/2026 Salary: As per CUPE Collective A greement 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

The Unit Clerk performs essential clerical, receptionist, and communication functions on the medical unit as part of the nursing team. They are responsible for determining work priorities and managing administrative tasks while maintaining unit operations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 education or equivalent and a Unit Clerk Certificate. A minimum of one year of experience in a related clinical area is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clerical
• Receptionist
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Email
• Prioritization
• Organization
• Confidentiality
• Clinical documentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational Skills
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Multilingualism
• Clerical Works
• Cultural Diversity
• French Language
• Nursing
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Unit Clerk
• Medical Secretary
• Medical Secretaries
• Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants