Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
01 Oct, 25
Salary
26.07
Posted On
17 Aug, 25
Experience
1 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Your Opportunity:
A Unit Clerk is responsible for patient and family care on an acute surgical unit as directed by the Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. Under limited supervision, the Unit Clerk is responsible for transcribing physicians’ orders and performing clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing unit. The Unit Clerk is instrumental in facilitating communication between nursing and other health disciplines, departments, patients and families, and in maintaining confidentiality of patient information. Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital serves a unique inner city population and we want to do it well. The Surgery Inpatient program maintains the expectation that all employees do so with pride, compassion, and respect. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. The position is a major asset to the smooth and efficient operation of the nursing unit.
Description:
As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.