Unit Clerk Maternal Newborn

Job summary

Manage administrative operations for the unit, including communication, documentation, patient admissions, transfers and discharges, records, supplies, scheduling, and timekeeping. Coordinate with patients, families, and clinical staff, support continuity during system outages, and provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the role's training and scope.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a career that defines compassion, dedication and support? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. The Postpartum units at the Grey Nuns Hospital fosters the idea of supporting mother/newborn dyad and is recognized by the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada as a designated Baby Friendly Hospital. This role is in integral part of the team providing support and education to our patients and families. 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 41 Collective Agreement. Classification: Unit Clerk Union: COV CUPE 41 Unit and Program: Unit 33/34 Obstetrics Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 20-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 30-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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: Current or recent experience working on Postpartum Unit. Connect Care training and experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Registration in Connect Care is an asset.

What you’ll do

Manage administrative operations for the unit, including communication, documentation, patient admissions, transfers and discharges, records, supplies, scheduling, and timekeeping. Coordinate with patients, families, and clinical staff, support continuity during system outages, and provide limited assistance to clinical colleagues within the role's training and scope.

Requirements

A certificate from a recognized training program that includes a practicum and a course in medical terminology are required; equivalent education and experience may be considered. Current or recent postpartum unit experience and Connect Care training and experience are also required, while Connect Care registration is an asset.

Listed skills

• Documentation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare Administration
• Patient Communication
• Documentation
• Admissions, Transfers, And Discharges
• Records Management
• Care Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Scheduling
• Timekeeping
• Connect Care
• Downtime Operations
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Postpartum Unit Experience

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative

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