The Health Unit Clerk supports the interdisciplinary healthcare team by coordinating resident admissions and processing physician orders. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring effective communication between medical staff, residents, and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a recognized Health Unit Clerk Certificate Program and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Previous experience in geriatric or long-term care is preferred, along with the ability to pass multiple security and abuse registry checks.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationData EntryPrioritizationClinical DocumentationCompassionInterdisciplinary CommunicationHealthcare AdministrationElectronic Records SystemsPhysician Order TranscriptionResident Admissions ManagementMAR/TAR Maintenance
Job description
Posting End Date
July 11, 2026
City:
Winnipeg
Employer:
Winnipeg
Regional
Health
Authority
Site: Golden Door Geriatric Centre Department /
Unit: Nursing
Posting Category: Health Unit Clerk Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday Daily Hours Worked: 8 hoursPosting End Date: July 11, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: Golden Door Geriatric Centre Department / Unit
Nursing Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: 8 hours Annual Base Hours: 2080 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Health Unit Clerk Golden Door Geriatric Centre is seeking compassionate, organized and detailed-oriented Health Unit Clerk to join our team. Under the supervision of Care Coordinators and Team Leaders, the Health Unit Clerk supports the interdisciplinary healthcare team by coordinating resident admissions, processing physician orders, maintaining resident records, preparing clinical documentation, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Key Responsibilities:
Process and transcribe physician orders accurately and maintain clinical documentation.
Manage resident admissions, including preparation of admission packages and resident records.
Maintain and update MARs, TARs, charts, care records, and other clinical documentation.
Coordinate appointments, laboratory requisitions, and resident information updates.
Support communication among physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, allied health professionals, residents, and families.
Ensure resident records are accurate, organized, confidential, and up to date.
Prepare reports, maintain tracking systems, and provide administrative support to the care team.
Benefits
Mobilization of Previous Service
Mobilization of Benefits
Mobilization of Entitlements
Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support quality resident care.
Qualifications: and Requirements:
Completion of a recognized Health Unit Clerk Certificate Program.
Previous experience in geriatric or long-term care is preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in healthcare documentation, data entry, and electronic records systems.
Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and respect for seniors.
Physical ability to perform job-related duties as required.
Preferred Skills
Experience in geriatric care within a healthcare setting.
Conditions of Employment
This unionized position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check must be obtained within six months prior to employment. If you previously worked for another Employer in Manitoba whereby CUPE is the bargaining agent, you may be eligible to mobilize previous service, benefits and entitlements. Please advise your manager within five (5) business days if this applies to you to determine eligibility. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/applicationPosting End Date: July 11, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: Golden Door Geriatric Centre Department / Unit
Nursing Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP FTE: 1.0 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: 8 hours Annual Base Hours: 2080 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Health Unit Clerk Golden Door Geriatric Centre is seeking compassionate, organized and detailed-oriented Health Unit Clerk to join our team. Under the supervision of Care Coordinators and Team Leaders, the Health Unit Clerk supports the interdisciplinary healthcare team by coordinating resident admissions, processing physician orders, maintaining resident records, preparing clinical documentation, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Key Responsibilities:
Process and transcribe physician orders accurately and maintain clinical documentation.
Manage resident admissions, including preparation of admission packages and resident records.
Maintain and update MARs, TARs, charts, care records, and other clinical documentation.
Coordinate appointments, laboratory requisitions, and resident information updates.
Support communication among physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, allied health professionals, residents, and families.
Ensure resident records are accurate, organized, confidential, and up to date.
Prepare reports, maintain tracking systems, and provide administrative support to the care team.
Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support quality resident care.
Qualifications: and Requirements:
Completion of a recognized Health Unit Clerk Certificate Program.
Previous experience in geriatric or long-term care is preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in healthcare documentation, data entry, and electronic records systems.
Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and respect for seniors.
Physical ability to perform job-related duties as required.
Preferred Skills
Experience in geriatric care within a healthcare setting.
Conditions of Employment
This unionized position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check must be obtained within six months prior to employment. If you previously worked for another Employer in Manitoba whereby CUPE is the bargaining agent, you may be eligible to mobilize previous service, benefits and entitlements. Please advise your manager within five (5) business days if this applies to you to determine eligibility. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application
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