HEALTHCARE

$27.97-$28.95/HOUR

PART-TIME

ONSITE

TEMPORARY

West Nipissing General Hospital**·**STURGEON FALLS, ON

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At West Nipissing General Hospital, every role plays a vital part in delivering safe, compassionate care — and our Ward Clerks are at the heart of it all.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, personable Ward Clerk to support our Nursing Care Unit. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy being the go-to person for communication and coordination, and take pride in helping patients and care teams feel supported, this could be a great fit for you.

About the Role

As a Ward Clerk, you are the central communication hub of the unit, providing clerical and reception support that helps ensure patient comfort, safety, and smooth daily operations. You work closely with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

This is a highly valued role where your organizational skills and calm presence make a real difference — every single shift.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Acting as the primary clerical and reception support for the Nursing Care Unit
• Supporting effective communication between nursing staff, departments, and hospital services
• Accurately managing patient information, documentation, and unit records
• Using hospital and office software to support day-to-day unit operations
• Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to hospital policies and procedures
• Contributing to a safe, respectful, and collaborative care environment

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of a Medical Terminology course

Skills & Experience

• Previous related experience is considered an asset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and operate hospital information systems (e.g., Meditech)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential information

Why Work at West Nipissing General Hospital?

• Be part of a close-knit hospital that values teamwork and respect
• Make a meaningful contribution to patient care — even behind the scenes
• Work in a supportive environment where your role truly matters
• Serve your local community while building healthcare experience

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Meditech

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Customer Service

AVAILABILITY / SHIFTS

Days

Afternoons

Midnights

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Open To All

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Entry/Junior (0-2 Years)

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Completed High School

CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Terminology Course

LANGUAGES

English, French

BENEFITS

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

Weekend Rotation, Holiday Work Required

PRESCREENING

Are you proficient in both spoken and written French and English?

Yes, No

Have you successfully completed the Medical Terminology Course?

Yes, No

Do you have experience using Meditech Expanse?

Yes, No

For the safety and protection of our patients and residents, West Nipissing General Hospital requires all successful candidates to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, as a condition of employment. Do you attest that you currently have, or will be able to provide, a clean Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Search) if selected for the position?

Yes, No

ID

wngh/ward-clerk-2026-53-nursing-care-unit

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