Ward Clerk

Competition #:420-36-10-21-25
Dept.: Nursing
Posted Date: October 21, 2025
Full/Part: Casual
Union: NA
Job Title: Ward Clerk
Start Date: Immediately
Closed date: October 28, 2025
Position: Casual

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 250 staff in various Departments.

Position Description

The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, scheduling & replacement of 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.rkmacdonald.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; Scheduling & Replacement utilizing Union Contracts; Preferably 2 years previous experience within a LTC or hospital environment.

Hours of Work

Replacement Coverage
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, etc., (subject to availability)

Salary: $20.0926-$20.4342/hr.

Benefits/Pension Information:

Benefits/Pension NA -
VAC$ and Holiday as per Dept of Labor Guidelines for Casuals

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. 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: Human Resource Coordinator via: [email protected] or fax: 902 863-4437 Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca