Health Unit Clerk

Overview

Join the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's team at the Golden Door Geriatric Centre as a compassionate and detail-conscious Health Unit Clerk. Working within the Nursing department, this role facilitates coordination among healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care for residents.

Key Duties

• Accurately transcribe and manage physician orders and maintain up-to-date clinical records.
• Oversee resident admissions including arranging admission packages and managing their records.
• Update medication administration records (MARs), treatment administration records (TARs), charts, and other relevant documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, labs, and updates to residents' information.
• Foster effective communication between physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, allied health professionals, residents, and families.
• Maintain the confidentiality and organization of resident files.
• Prepare administrative reports and support care teams with necessary documentation and tracking tasks.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and other healthcare staff to enhance resident care quality.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Health Unit Clerk Certificate Program.
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care settings is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency with healthcare documentation, data entry, and electronic health records.
• Demonstrated professionalism, respect, and empathy towards senior residents.
• Physical capability to fulfill the duties associated with this position.

Employment Conditions

• This unionized role requires a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search along with Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks within six months before employment.
• Employees cannot hold multiple positions within WRHA that total more than full-time equivalency (1.0 FTE).
• Those with prior service under CUPE in Manitoba may be eligible to transfer benefits; notification to management within five business days is required.
• Work schedule consists of full-time equivalent hours (2080 annually), Monday to Friday, daytime shifts of 8 hours each.
• The organization supports disability accommodations and encourages Indigenous candidates to self-identify in their application.

Additional Information

Applicants will be joining a well-established healthcare network committed to equitable and high-quality services. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. This opportunity offers growth potential in geriatric health care.

Posting Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Union: CUPE