Ward Clerk - Cobourg, Canada - Northumberland Hills Hospital

Northumberland Hills Hospital

Verified Company

Cobourg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Reference #

00743
Posted
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 4:13pm
Scope
Public Applications Accepted
Position

Ward Clerk

Dialysis (Temporary, Part-Time)
Department
Dialysis
Term
Part-Time, Temporary
Pay

- $ $27.65 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our core values of
Integrity,
Quality,
Respect,
Compassion and
Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do.

We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services.

Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the program manager/director, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, the ward clerk is responsible for the effective functioning of the nursing station, performing clerical and receptionist duties, and requesting supplies, equipment and services from other departments in an efficient, organized, and confidential manner.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

College diploma in Medical Secretary program required
Previous ward clerk experience in Dialysis within the last 2 years
Knowledge of medical terminology (tested)
Excellent word processing, database and general computer skills
Must be capable of dealing with patients, visitors, and staff in a calm and efficient manner, sometimes in stressful situations
Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established mechanisms for injuries and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures
Ability to focus on complex instructions and tasks, together with the ability to effectively organize tasks and utilize time available in an active, rapidly

changing environment

Ability to lift boxes and supplies
Ability to push and pull adult patients on stretchers or in wheelchairs for portering
Able to function as a team member and maintain good interpersonal relations while performing duties
Able to work independently and with frequent interruptions
Must be available to work on shifts, weekends and callins
Must be available to work 23 shifts per week and 2 out of 4 weekends.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire.

This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.