Ward Clerk

Job summary

Perform clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and nursing staff. Contribute as a member of the health care team and support the values and objectives of the region, facility, and unit.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411686 Position Number: 20063540 Posting End Date: October 6, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: Grace Hospital - Grace Hospital Department / Unit: Ortho Trauma - GGH Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/09/2026 - 07/31/2026 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave FTE: 0.70 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $22.475 , $23.136 , $23.816 , $24.515 , $25.238 , $25.982 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, RN, RPN and/or LPN, the Ward Clerk acts as a member of the health care team, performing clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed. The Ward Clerk demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision, goals, and objectives of the Region/facility/unit. Experience Previous patient care experience preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. Successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program required. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following: Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions). Regional, site and unit policies and procedures. Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team. Medical terminology (75% pass mark) required. Typing/keyboarding skills minimum 40 wpm required. Current hospital-based information systems/programs; scheduling systems/programs preferred. Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written). Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. General administrative and secretarial skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to duties of the position. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands. Ability to operate information technology equipment as required, e.g., fax, photocopier, computer, etc. Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary. Physical Requirements Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions. This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.

What you’ll do

Perform clerical, receptionist, and related duties as directed under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and nursing staff. Contribute as a member of the health care team and support the values and objectives of the region, facility, and unit.

Requirements

A high school education to Manitoba standards and successful completion of a recognized Unit Clerk training program are required; previous patient care experience is preferred. Applicants must meet the medical terminology and typing requirements and demonstrate strong administrative, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Terminology
• Typing And Keyboarding
• Administrative Skills
• Secretarial Skills
• Workload Organization And Prioritization
• Verbal And Written Communication
• Multitasking
• Information Technology Equipment Operation
• Teamwork
• Self-Development
• Patient Care Experience
• Hospital Information Systems
• Scheduling Systems

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative

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