Job Description
Ward Clerk II
Permanent Full-Time (2 positions)
Location: Happy Valley - Goose Bay
The primary purpose of this position is to provide Ward Clerk duties at the Labrador Health Centre Mental Health Unit.
The Ward Clerk is responsible for clerical, reception, communication support and management of information flow in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice and reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from High School or equivalent;
" Completion of a recognized one year Office Administration program;
" Completion of an approved medical terminology course;
" Experience in mental health and addictions would be an asset
" Ability to perform a variety of responsibilities with initiative and judgment;
" Ability to work independently;
" Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communications;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Transcribes physician orders as per Labrador-Grenfell Health Policy;
" Maintains client's Kardex with status of consults, tests and procedures;
" Responds to requests from clients and families and directing them to the appropriate person;
" Maintains the client's chart by replenishing as required and closure of charts upon discharge;
" Arranges transportation for discharge or transfer and booking follow-up appointments;
" Answers the telephone and direct calls;
" Checks, orders and restocks unit supplies;
" Transfers stable clients to and from appointments (i.e. x-ray);
" Transfers specimens to laboratory;
" Pulls health records for clinic and returns chart to health records;
" Performs other related duties.
Salary:
" CG - 23 Salary Scale, $20.38 - 22.39 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours Bi-weekly; variable shifts.
Labrador Grenfell Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Labrador Grenfell Health is a smoke and scent free organization.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2022000473.
