Unit Clerk

The Unit Clerk (Casual) provides support to the Inpatient Psychiatry unit located at the Northern Lights Regional Health Center, in Fort McMurray. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

As a Unit Clerk, you will be responsible for the efficient flow of communication between health professionals, departments, patients and families while maintaining confidentiality of patient information. You will also be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks which may include reception, greeting and directing visitors, patients and health professionals, maintaining patient records and charts, transcribing and processing physician orders as well as scheduling patient tests and/or treatments. You will also be responsible for performing a range of administrative activities in support of the unit.

Classification: Unit Clerk

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Mental Health & Addiction/Inpatient Psychiatry

Primary Location: Northern Lights Regional HC

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 25-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $28.49

Maximum Salary: $34.62

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Clerk Course or equivalent training program.

Minimum 1-year recent experience in a Unit Clerk position with preference given to those with recent experience in mental health and addiction. Basic typing skills with a minimum of 1-year recent experience utilizing computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Education and recent experience utilizing Connect Care

Strong critical thinking skills, along with demonstrated time-management and organizational skills, in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, and work with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written). Experience working with sensitive and confidential information in a responsible and ethical manner.