Ward Clerk

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Surgical Oncology - 10 Eaton South (10ES)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 0.40FTE
Shifts: Weekends/Weekdays Days/Evenings
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: July 30 2025

Position Summary

10ES Surgical Oncology inpatient unit is built on a strong foundation of interprofessional teamwork dedicated to providing high quality person-centered care. The adult patient population includes elective and emergency admissions of surgical and non-surgical patients. Our focus is head and neck plastic and breast restoration Gynecology and urology surgical oncology. The unit is comprised of both Level 1 (ward) and Level 2 (acute care unit/step-down) beds. This is a high acuity fast-paced unit.

Duties

As a member of the Surgical Oncology Inpatient Unit the principal responsibilities of the WARD CLERK include: performing patient admitting/registration function; performing patient administrative services; organizing and maintaining patient charts electronic and paper information filing systems(s); performing reception responsibilities; performing unit administrative services; providing routine clerical support services; ensuring efficient operation of the unit within scope of authority; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a post secondary secretarial arts program at the certificate level or recognized equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• General knowledge of office practices processes and procedures
• Previous on-the-job word processing and spreadsheet experience
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Experience working in a health care environment an asset
• Experience working in a Microsoft Office software environment an asset
• 1 year to less than 2 years practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to handle difficult patients and/or situations
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time