Ward Secretary - Inpatient (LMH) #2026-79
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Posted: April 10, 2026
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Facilitate communication, provide reception and clerical support for patients, and coordinate with physicians and other staff.
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Job Description
April 10, 2026
NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE
LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPITAL
POSTING #2026-79
WARD SECRETARY
(CASUAL)
One (1) casual Ward Secretary position is available in the Inpatient Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital, site of 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: $28.63 to $29.92 per hour
Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at the following link: https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on April 18, 2026.
INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address.
EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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.