Ward Clerk

Requisition ID: 414615  

Position Number: WARDCLKBSJ_99

Posting End Date: Casual

City: Beausejour

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority 

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Beausejour District Hospital  

Department / Unit: Acute Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support  

Union: MGEU 

FTE: 0.00  

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends 

Salary: As per collective agreement 

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

As a member of the health care team, the Ward Clerk performs duties related to patient/ client care in accordance with established polices. The Ward Clerk must be able to function effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment. The position of Ward Clerk functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority. Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

Qualifications:

• Ward Clerk Certification from a recognized educational institute required.
• Current certification in BCLS or obtain within three (3) months of commencing employment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills through clear communication and positive behavior within the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.