Ward Secretary - Inpatient (LMH) #2026-192

WARD SECRETARY (CASUAL) One (1) casual Ward Secretary position is available in the Inpatient Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital, siteof North Wellington Health Care. This position is unionized with OPSEU, Local 226.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating effective communication, providing reception and clerical support, including (but not limited to) word processing, processing physician orders, chart assembly, filing, requisition completion, arranging tests/procedures and transport, assisting schedule completion, report sheet updating, relief switchboard coverage and providing other assistance and duties, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: cordial, professional and positive mannerism
  • Excellent clerical proficiency: word processing, computer entry, reception, filing
  • Strong organizational and time management expertise to cope in a challenging and often stressful environment
  • Medical terminology course (or equivalency) preferred; or assume responsibility to complete the course within a specified time frame
  • Previous unit clerk experience preferred
  • Previous Meditech experience
  • Detail orientated with demonstrated aptitude for utmost accuracy
  • Satisfactory performance and attendance required
  • Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
  • Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired HOURS OF WORK:
  • As per department schedule (including weekends and statutory holidays)
  • As per Collective Agreement SALARY: $29.27 to $30.59 per hour North Wellington Health Care strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.

North Wellington Health

Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

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