R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7
Competition #:420-22-09-07-23 Job Title: Ward Clerk
Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: September 7, 2023 Closed date: September 14, 2023
Full/Part: Temp Part-time Position: .40 (32 hrs. bi weekly)
Tentative End date of Nov 7, 2023 (subject to change)
Union: Unifor
Applications accepted until 4 pm on closed date
Opening Statement
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 240 staff in various Departments.
Position Description
The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, scheduling & replacement (nursing staff) and other related duties in all areas of the facility as directed by the Director of Clinical Services in accordance with the Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Policies & Procedures of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home. The Ward clerk serves as a positive role model as a partner in the provision of care and support of our Residents, represents the home in a positive, professional, efficient and confidential manner. Please see full job description on website www.rk.macdonald.ca
Required Qualifications:
- Competent in using various computer software packages, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet to deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrated professional / positive behavior
- Data entry is accurate
- Excellent customer service orientated with a professional and friendly approach
- Display a proactive manner and ability to multi task
- Regular & consistent attendance is essential
Required Experience/Education:
- Grade 12
- Medical Terminology Course
- Basic Computer Skills and experience with internet/email
- Preferably 2 years previous experience within a LTC or hospital environment
Hours of Work
32 hrs. Scheduled Bi-weekly
Weekday/ and bi/weekend rotation
Shifts can be 8 hr. /4 hr. and 10 hr. /days. (Additional hours as replacement required to cover Vacation/Holiday, / sick time, (subject to availability)
Salary: $19.9926-20.3325 / hr.
Benefits/Pension Information:
Pension – can defer three (3) mos.
Benefits: Health/Dental- NA (Term has to be a minimum of 1 yr.)
Sick Pay – Following successful Probation Period
Holiday and Vac Time prorated on time worked (April 1 – March 31)
Closing Statement Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is a UNIFOR bargaining unit position. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, in all job positions, of the residents we serve. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants to submit cover letter and resume to: Jacqueline Delorey HR 902-863-2578 Ext.292 Fax: 902-863-4437 or email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca
