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Ward Clerk - Casual (Emergency)

@ Headwaters Health Care Centre

Ontario

Per diem
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Overview

Headwaters Health Care Centre is hiring a casual Ward Clerk for its Emergency Department on a per diem basis. The role provides clerical and administrative support to keep the unit running smoothly, and requires a Ward Clerk certificate, healthcare clerical experience and Meditech knowledge. The posted hourly range is $29.358 to $29.994.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform clerical and administrative support for the Emergency Department
  • Ensure smooth operation of the assigned unit
  • Assist with transfer of critical patients
  • Interact with physicians and the public

Requirements summary:

  • Ward Clerk certificate and healthcare clerical experience
  • Medical terminology and health care system understanding
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills
  • Meditech and order entry experience (preferred)
  • Ability to work unsupervised in a high-pressure position

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Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWard Clerk certificate

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Headwaters Health Care Centre

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Company size501-1000
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Job description

Competition:

239-26

Department / Unit:

Emergency

Position Type:

Casual

Bargaining Unit:

SEIU

Posting Date:

2026-09-10 12:00

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for a Ward Clerk to work with our Emergency Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Ward Clerk within the Emergency Department.

The Ward Clerk performs clerical and administrative support functions to ensure smooth operation of the assigned unit.

Qualifications:
  • Ward Clerk certificate and relevant clerical experience in health care setting required.
  • Medical terminology and an understanding of the health care system required.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office required.
  • Ability to work unsupervised in a high-pressure position required.
  • Ability to interact positively with physicians and the public required.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask required.
  • Experience with Meditech and order entry, experience with EDM preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
  • Experience with management and assisting with transfer of critical patients.
  • Appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Acceptable performance and attendance records.

Hiring Salary Range: $29.358 - $29.994334

We are currently hiring for an existing vacancy.

Why Headwaters?
Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

Extra Information

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.



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